Biology BA

Campus Bachelor Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Bachelor

Introduction

Biology BA is a Bachelor program taught at University of Alaska - Southeast, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Biology, B.A. at University of Alaska Southeast prepares students to learn biological principles and skills through lecture, laboratory, and field courses. The degree includes a breadth in liberal arts and sciences. Students can choose a Fisheries Science Emphasis or pursue General Electives.

Students complete General Education Requirements, an Alaska Native Knowledge Graduation Requirement, and program requirements for a minimum of 120 credit hours. Biology major requirements include Genetics, Ecology, Animal Physiology, and Evolution, alongside chemistry, math, and statistics. Students also complete biology electives, including options for experiential learning, marine biology, plant biology, conservation, and field studies.

Modules

  • BIOL S115*Fundamentals of Biology I
  • BIOL S116*Fundamentals of Biology II
  • MATH S151*College Algebra for Calculus
  • WRTG S111*Writing Across Contexts
  • BIOL S260Genetics
  • BIOL S271Ecology
  • BIOL S310Animal Physiology
  • BIOL S482Evolution
  • CHEM S105*General Chemistry I
  • CHEM S105LGeneral Chemistry I Laboratory
  • CHEM S106*General Chemistry II
  • CHEM S106LGeneral Chemistry II Laboratory

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Biology BA at University of Alaska - Southeast for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by University of Alaska - Southeast.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Alaska - Southeast as pre-requiste for admission in Biology BA.

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

Applicants will be considered for full admission to the B.A. in Biology, and be assigned a faculty advisor, after completion of the following:

  • BIOL S115 & BIOL S116*Fundamentals of Biology I and *Fundamentals of Biology II: 8 credits
  • MATH S151*College Algebra for Calculus: 14 credits
  • WRTG S111*Writing Across Contexts: 3 credits
  • High school chemistry, or a C (2.00) or higher in either CHEM S103 or CHEM S105: 1 credit
  • May be met by placement examination.

Candidates must complete the General Education Requirements (GERs), the Alaska Native Knowledge Graduation Requirement, as well as the specific program requirements listed below for a minimum of 120 credit hours.

Courses Units

Scholarships

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