BS Biology at University of Texas at Arlington

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in Biology is intended for students studying basic aspects of the biological sciences and prepares students for careers in a variety of the Biological Sciences including Health Professions, Genomics, Forensics, Ecology/Environmental Studies, and other areas. Upon completion, students will be able to explain the types of evidence that support the conclusion that evolution explains the diversity of life on Earth and reveal evolutionary relationships amongst groups of organisms.

Faculty: College of Science | Department: Biology | Duration: 120 credit hours | Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 120 credit hours. Required courses listed include: Biology Foundations; General Chemistry I; General Chemistry II; Organic Chemistry I; Organic Chemistry II; Organic Chemistry I Laboratory.

Career pathways

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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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer. Application priority dates for first-year students: Fall February 15, Spring October 15, Summer April 1.

Transfer students: priority dates are Fall March 1, Spring October 15, Summer April 1.

First-year application priority dates: Fall February 15, Spring October 15, Summer April 1. Applications are accepted after the priority date. Apply through the Common Application or ApplyTexas. SAT/ACT scores are optional but encouraged. The College of Architecture, Planning & Public Affairs has its own priority dates and deadlines.

Transfer application priority dates: Fall March 1, Spring October 15, Summer April 1. Apply through ApplyUTA or ApplyTexas. Minimum transfer GPA is 2.25. Scholarship deadlines: Fall March 1, Spring November 1.

International first-year application priority dates: Fall February 15, Spring October 15, Summer April 1. Non-U.S. transcripts are evaluated by FCSA for a $90.00 USD processing fee.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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