Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Bachelor

Introduction

Biology B.S. is a Bachelor program taught at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Biology B.S. provides thorough instruction in the scientific process and interpretation of scientific data. Students study cellular and molecular biology, organismal biology, evolution, and ecology. The program includes two concentrations: Biomedical Sciences and Marine Sciences. The Biomedical Sciences concentration focuses on living organisms and content such as physiology, virology, immunology, pharmacology, animal development, and chemistry. The Marine Sciences concentration focuses on living organisms and the ecosystems they interact with.

Students receive experimental design instruction and experience with modern instrumentation, with field and laboratory experience. Options include studying in the Integrated Science Center or using the Aquatic Science Center for hands-on experience. Students can participate in the Pre-Med Mentorship program and engage in high-level research through the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program, which involves faculty-led, long-term, large-scale, multidisciplinary project teams. The department also offers research opportunities across areas such as Microbiology, Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Botany, Geology, Ecology, Entomology, and Paleontology.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Biology B.S. at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo as pre-requiste for admission in Biology B.S..

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Courses Units

Please check detail of study units at https://www.gcsu.edu/artsandsciences/biology/biology-bs

More Information

  • Medical school, dental school, veterinary school, and pharmacy school programs
  • Graduate programs at UAB, University of Iowa, Georgia Tech, UGA, Emory, the Mayo Clinic, University of Tennessee, University of Bern, and University of Helsinki
  • Employment in the biopharmaceutical industry
  • Employment in education fields
  • Employment in state and federal government

Scholarships

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.