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The zoology program opens doors to various fields within contemporary biology. Students can customize their studies to pursue advanced education and careers in diverse sectors: healthcare and public health, legal professions, scientific research in academic, governmental, and corporate environments, educational roles in museums, nature centers, secondary schools, and higher education, as well as biotechnology and environmental sciences.
The curriculum provides focused training in ecology, classification systems, freshwater biology, structural biology, molecular studies, cell biology, growth processes, heredity, neuroscience, bodily functions, evolutionary theory, and animal conduct. Multiple specialized tracks, catering to different academic interests, are detailed in the requirements section. These include concentrations in ecological and evolutionary studies, anatomical and physiological sciences, and cellular/molecular developmental biology. The department actively supports undergraduate research initiatives and awards summer research grants to exceptional students.
Applicant must have high school record should demonstrate both rigor and breadth in the types of course work you pursue. A competitive academic record should show some of the most challenging advanced-level work offered at or through your school in as many areas as possible, while maintaining a strong GPA. The following chart shows the number of years that most admitted students studied in each subject area; English 4 years, Math 4 years, Social Studies 3-4 years, Science 3-4 years, Single Foreign Language 3-4 years and Additional Academic/Fine Arts 2 years. Applicant must have ACT score of 30 and overall SAT score of 1395.
English Language Requirement
Applicant must have TOEFL score of 100 on internet based test, 603 on the paper-based test or IELTS score of 6.5