BSc in Biology (Honors) in Austin United States | University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin | Austin United States
Visit institution website for more information
Qualification
Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 44,970
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Students drawn to diverse areas of life science and sustainability often pursue biology or environmental science degrees. Their studies cover an extensive curriculum, spanning molecular evolution to ecosystem dynamics, while gaining hands-on experience through fieldwork, lab experiments, computational modeling, and beyond. The University of Texas at Austin equips learners with cutting-edge research labs and specialized biological field stations to facilitate discovery through original research. This program delivers comprehensive training in natural sciences while allowing exploration of humanities disciplines. Integrative biology and environmental science students at UT frequently obtain internships, participate in study abroad programs, lead field studies, and establish student groups. Graduates pursue varied paths across public, private, and nonprofit organizations or continue to advanced studies. Career opportunities include healthcare, environmental research, computational biology, and policy development. The Biology Bachelor of Science program features 11 specialized tracks. While sharing core requirements, each track includes additional focused coursework. Modern biological research increasingly demands interdisciplinary training that extends beyond traditional biology boundaries. Students focusing on these cross-disciplinary areas should select courses in both biological sciences and complementary scientific fields when designing their academic path.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Your High School Transcripts and Any College Transcripts
Please submit documentation showing that you have completed (or will be completing) an accredited secondary school series equivalent to that of a U.S. high school. Please ensure your official record or transcript (mark sheet) shows your secondary work and grades (or marks) from 9th to at least the end of 11th grade. You will need to include 9th grade even if that work was completed at a different institution. You should also include copies of your official final examinations taken at the end of the secondary school program, including external exams such as the General Certificate of Education (GCE) O and A level examinations, school leaving certificates and matriculation exams. If you have earned any college credit (including dual credit) while in high school, submit official transcripts to UT Austin. Please provide official English translations together with the original language records.
High School Prerequisites - You must complete or be on track to complete certain high school coursework to be competitive for admission.
SAT/ACT Scores - Students should submit at least one set of scores directly from the testing agency. We do not require the SAT Essay or ACT Writing scores. Scores included in transcripts and copies of score reports dont meet this requirement. When you ask the testing agency to send your scores, use the codes the agencies have designated for UT Austin:
SAT 6882
ACT 4240
Resume
Letters of Recommendation

TOEFL: 79 (internet-based test)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination

Tuition USD 44,970

Similar programs for you