Biology with Teacher Licensure

Demonstrate a fundamental level of academic competence in core biological content and issue knowledge

Present biological information orally and critique biological literature

Utilize biological literature to examine scientific questions

Demonstrate competence in biological writing and understand basic biological experimental design and quantitative methods

Meet the requirements of the Teacher Education Program

• Completed online application.
  • Fall Deadline: April 1
  • Spring Deadline: October 15
• Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).
• Official high school (secondary school) transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified).
• Translated transcripts from institutions attended beyond secondary school.
  • If the applicant wishes to receive academic credit, these transcripts (unless from a U.S. institution) must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation service. The applicant must choose a company that belongs to the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES).
• TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or Pearson Test of English score unless:
  • English is applicant's native language.
  • Applicant has completed 2 college-level courses in English composition at a U.S. college or university with a grade of B or higher.
  • A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ESL program.