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Pursuing a biology degree at USD equips you with essential research and analytical abilities while exploring crucial scientific subjects like climate shifts, declining biodiversity, stem-cell breakthroughs, medical innovations, and GMOs. Customize your academic journey by focusing on human dynamics, transforming your USD education into the perfect springboard for your professional aspirations. Learn from dedicated faculty mentors who'll guide you toward exceptional opportunities, including hands-on research experiences in laboratories or field settings.
This comprehensive scientific foundation prepares you for medical school, health professions, or careers in environmental conservation, ecological studies, biotech, genetic research, and brain science. Embrace your scientific curiosity and investigate life's complexities through USD's biology program.
International students who have officially completed secondary school (high school) in either the United States or their home country may apply for undergraduate admission. High school (secondary school) transcript with grade point average equivalent to 2.6 on a 4.0 scale.
English Language Requirements:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - 71 or higher (iBT), 530 or higher (paper test), IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - 6.0 or higher, Cambridge International Examinations English subject O-Level with B or higher, English subject A-Level with C or higher; International Baccalaureate (IB) - IB English A (4 or higher) or IB English B (6 or higher).