Biology (Applied Genetics)

Biology (Applied Genetics) is a Bachelor program taught at Western Kentucky University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Biology (Applied Genetics) major at Western Kentucky University provides an in-depth study of biological sciences and their applications. The curriculum starts with foundation classes and laboratories, then builds into required core courses and a set of biology elective courses aligned with Applied Genetics (BIAG). The Applied Genetics concentration includes Applied Genetics core courses plus Applied Genetics electives.

Students complete required supporting courses that include Introductory Biostatistics, College Chemistry I and its lab, and Introduction to Physics and Biophysics I and its laboratory. In addition to coursework, students may apply up to six credit hours of faculty-guided independent research and/or an internship experience toward the degree. The major requires a minimum of 54 hours in biology, including 29-30 hours at the 300 or higher level.

Modules

• BIOL 224 & BIOL 225 Animal Biology and Diversity and Animal Biology and Diversity Lab
• BIOL 327 & BIOL 337 Genetics and Genetics Laboratory
• BIOL 316Evolution: Theory and Process
• BIOL 312Bioinformatics
• BIOL 319Introduction to Molecular and Cell Biology
• BIOL 403Molecular Basis of Cancer
• BIOL 495 Molecular Genetics
• BIOL 350Introduction to Recombinant Genetics
• BIOL 450Recombinant Gene Technology
• BIOL 369Internship in Biology
• BIOL 328Immunology
• BIOL 399Research in the Biological Sciences

The minimum requirements for admission in Biology (Applied Genetics) at Western Kentucky University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Western Kentucky University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Western Kentucky University as pre-requiste for admission in Biology (Applied Genetics).

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

Please check detail of study units at https://www.wku.edu/biology/index.php

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