Biology
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    Biology

    University of West Georgia
    University of West Georgia
    United States of America
    United States of America, Carrollton
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 16,836 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 10, 2022

    Biology

    About

    The general track for the B.S. degree in Biology at West Georgia is the appropriate one for any student who plans to pursue a graduate degree in any area of the biological sciences or for students who plan to seek employment in industry, government, or environmental laboratories. There is a great deal of flexibility in the choice of courses in biology, allowing students, with the guidance of their advisors, to develop a degree with a focus in various areas of biology, including cell and molecular biology, ecology and environmental biology, microbiology, physiology, immunology, marine and freshwater biology, just to name a few. Students are encouraged to contact the Biology Office for assistance in selecting the advisor best qualified to help each individual student with his or her particular interests and goals.
    The biological sciences include a wide range of disciplines that address the processes of life, all living organisms, their environments, and the actions and interactions of all living things. Biology has a rich history and an exciting future as it impacts ecology and the environment, medicine, biotechnology, and many other aspects of modern life. The Biology Department at West Georgia consists of men and women who are nationally and internationally recognized for their research accomplishments and excellence in teaching. The faculty enjoy interacting with students and teaching and, at the same time, offer opportunities for students to conduct cutting-edge research. The department offers professional preparation tracks to prepare students for further advanced study in medical, dental, veterinary, or physical therapy fields as well as programs to prepare students either for graduate work in a wide variety of biological sciences or for employment. In addition, the department has developed a focused track for persons who wish to pursue teaching at the secondary level. The biology curriculum offers diverse and integrated studies emphasizing the development of biological literacy and the fostering of student-faculty interaction in the classroom and in individual research projects. For more information, please see the Academic Catalog. A program map, which provides a guide for students to plan their course of study, is available for download in the Courses tab below.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Using the courses above, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will calculate an academic GPA from the applicant's official high school transcripts. The average GPA of the UWG freshman class is a 3.32. 

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 69

    English Program Requirements

    • ibT (TOEFL)Internet-Based Test of English as a Foreign Language: 69 total
    • IELTS International English Language Testing System: 6.0 overall
    • PTE Pearson Test of English: 53 total

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 40

    Biology

    University of West Georgia

    University of West Georgia

    United States of America

    United States of America, Carrollton

    Go to Official Website