BA Biology at University of North Texas

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Biology develops knowledge of biology from molecules to ecosystems. It includes a chemistry minor of at least 20 hours and a broad choice of advanced biology electives.

Duration: 120 semester credit hours (36 advanced) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Denton, TX, United States

What you will study

Biology for Science Majors I and II with labs, a 2000-level elective course (Microbiology, Principles of Ecology, Biology of Higher Plants, Biodiversity and Conservation of Animals, Human Anatomy and Physiology II), Genetics, Cell Biology, a physiology course, general and organic chemistry, statistics or calculus, physics and advanced biology electives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Only two attempts are allowed for each biology and biochemistry course in the degree.

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.

Entry terms for first-year applicants: Fall, Spring and Summer (3-week session).

First-year application deadlines: Fall July 31 (international July 15); Summer 3-week session May 1 (international April 15); Spring has no specific deadline for domestic applicants (international November 15). Apply and be admitted by March 1 to be considered for the UNT Excellence Scholarship.

Application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens/residents and $85 for international applicants, payable in U.S. dollars by credit card, money order or check, non-refundable. Apply through ApplyTexas or the Common Application. Test scores are optional (SAT/ACT).

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

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