BA Biological Sciences at University of New Hampshire

Programme overview

Biology is the study of living organisms in both laboratory and field conditions. It concerns itself with questions of understanding the living world, its complex interrelationships, and the role of human beings within it. The B.A. in biological sciences at UNH Manchester is designed to: allow students to earn a baccalaureate degree in biology at UNH Manchester; allow students to combine study in biology with other programs and disciplines by completing a second major, a minor, or a self-designed set of elective courses along with their biology degree; provide an opportunity for students to complete a baccalaureate degree in biology while preparing to pursue a Master's degree in biology, bio

Faculty: College of Professional Studies | Department: Biological Sciences | Duration: 128 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durham, NH, United States

What you will study

128-credit programme. Required courses include BIOL 411 Introductory Biology: Molecular and Cellular; BIOL 412 Introductory Biology: Evolution, Biodiversity and Ecology; BSCI 505 Biosciences Sophomore-Junior Seminar; BIOL 541W Ecology; GEN 604 Principles of Genetics; PSYC 402 Statistics in Psychology.

Career pathways

Employment opportunities in the public and private sectors include education; industrial, clinical, and research laboratories; biotechnology; and environmental field research.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall semester entry and Spring semester entry for first-year students; Spring Decision plan available.

UNH Manchester: Fall and Spring semester entry for first-year and transfer students.

First-year deadlines: Spring Decision October 15; Early Action November 15; Regular Decision February 1; financial aid priority date March 1. Select majors (Exercise Science, Health Sciences, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, CHHS Undeclared) have a December 1 priority deadline. Applications are made through the Common Application. SAT and ACT scores are optional.

UNH Manchester first-year: Fall Early Action November 15, Fall Regular Decision April 1, Spring November 15; transfer: Fall April 1, Spring November 15; FAFSA priority March 1. Application fee $50 for N.H. residents and $65 for non-residents; SAT/ACT optional.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.unh.edu/

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