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Biology encompasses a broad spectrum of study, from cellular molecular biology and biochemistry to organismal functions and complete ecosystems. Cleveland State University's Biology program offers comprehensive training in core biological concepts and modern laboratory techniques, while giving students flexibility to customize their academic path. Earning a BS in Biology opens doors to diverse career options and serves as a foundation for advanced degrees like MS, PhD, and professional programs such as MD, DDS, DVM, and PA. PhD graduates can pursue roles including: University faculty (research or teaching-focused), Research directors in government facilities, hospitals, corporate labs, and zoos, Program administrators at NIH or NSF, Museum curators, Science journalists, Pharmaceutical product managers, Medical communication experts. Those with an MS degree qualify for positions such as: Research assistants in academic, government, or industrial laboratories, Science writers, Medical communication specialists, Technical sales representatives, Secondary school biology instructors (with certification). BS holders can begin careers as: Laboratory technicians in research institutions, Museum program coordinators, Science writers, Technical sales representatives, High school science educators (with proper certification).
If you have successfully completed your high school degree (12 years of primary and secondary education), you are considered an undergraduate student at CSU.
Meet minimum test score requirements:
TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based): 78 and at least 17 in each section
TOEFL PBT (Paper-Based): 550
IELTS: 6.0 and at least 5.0 in each section
PTE (Pearsons Test of English): 50
iTEP: 3.8
ACT English Score: 20
SAT Critical Reading Score: 470