Boca Raton,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Biology in Boca Raton United States | Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University
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Boca Raton United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,655
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Bachelor of Science in Biology program is ideal for those aiming to become professional biologists in industry or government roles, or to continue their studies in graduate-level biological sciences. Those with interests in pre-med/pre-professional tracks, marine biology, ecology, zoology, molecular biology, microbiology, or biotechnology should consider the B.S. in Biology. For additional details, consult the Department of Biological Sciences. Neuroscience and behavior is one of the available focus areas for students pursuing this degree. To earn a B.S. in Biology, students must fulfill 120 total credits, covering both core and elective courses, in addition to meeting University and College requirements.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Students who meet the Florida Board of Governors requirements for college readiness through SAT or ACT section scores in Verbal/Reading and English sections may be academically qualified for admission to FAU and exempt from English Proficiency exams. Students MUST meet the minimum qualifications for each section score of at least one test:
SAT
Evidence Based Reading & Writing Score - 490
ACT Section Scores
Reading 19
English 17
Students who do not meet the above score threshold, can provide proof of English Proficiency by meeting ONE of the following requirements:
Completion of at least three years of secondary education from a high school based in the United States or abroad with full curriculum of instruction in English.
Completion of at least three years of secondary education from a high school based in a country where English is the majority native-speaking language, or where English is the primary language of instruction starting in the primary grades.
Completion of at least 30 post-secondary credits, including ENC 1101 and ENC 1102, or the equivalent, with a grade of C or higher, from a U.S. regionally accredited post-secondary institution or from a recognized post-secondary institution abroad withfull curriculum of instruction in English.
Completion of at least 60 post-secondary credits or an associate degree or higher from a U.S. regionally accredited postsecondary institution or from a recognized post-secondary institution abroad with full curriculum of instruction in English.
TOEFL iBT (80)/PBT (550)
IELTS 6.5
International Baccalaureate (IB) - English Higher Level 6
SAT
Evidence Based Reading & Writing Score - 490
ACT Section Scores
Reading 19
English 17
Students who do not meet the above score threshold, can provide proof of English Proficiency by meeting ONE of the following requirements:
Completion of at least three years of secondary education from a high school based in the United States or abroad with full curriculum of instruction in English.
Completion of at least three years of secondary education from a high school based in a country where English is the majority native-speaking language, or where English is the primary language of instruction starting in the primary grades.
Completion of at least 30 post-secondary credits, including ENC 1101 and ENC 1102, or the equivalent, with a grade of C or higher, from a U.S. regionally accredited post-secondary institution or from a recognized post-secondary institution abroad withfull curriculum of instruction in English.
Completion of at least 60 post-secondary credits or an associate degree or higher from a U.S. regionally accredited postsecondary institution or from a recognized post-secondary institution abroad with full curriculum of instruction in English.
TOEFL iBT (80)/PBT (550)
IELTS 6.5
International Baccalaureate (IB) - English Higher Level 6
Tuition
USD
21,655