Bachelor of Bioscience and Society at Drexel University

Drexel University

United States of America, Philadelphia

University Rank:#711

The Bioscience and Society at Drexel University is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Philadelphia, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on September 26, 2027.

About Bachelor of Bioscience and Society

Designed for non-majors, the minor in Bioscience and Society is accessible to all students with an interest in biology. The minor includes a list of topical courses from which students can choose freely depending upon interest.

Please contact Leanne Sweppenheiser at [email protected] for additional information.

A grade of "C" or better must be earned for each course in this minor for the course to meet the requirement.

Required Courses
Select one of the following options:	3.0-4.0
BIO 100	Applied Cells, Genetics & Physiology
or
BIO 107 & BIO 108	Cells, Genetics & Physiology and Cells, Genetics and Physiology Laboratory
Select one of the following options:	3.0-4.0
BIO 101	Applied Biological Diversity, Ecology & Evolution
or
BIO 109 & BIO 110	Biological Diversity, Ecology & Evolution and Biological Diversity, Ecology and Evolution Laboratory
ENVS 212	Evolution	4.0
Select four of the following: ^*	14.0
BIO 114	Climate Change and Human Health
BIO 116	How Your Body Works-Or Not
BIO 118	Basics of Cancer
BIO 264	Ethnobotany
BIO 284	Biology of Stress
ENVS 260	Environmental Science and Society
Total Credits	24.0-26.0

*: Other courses may be substituted depending on yearly course offerings after consultation with an academic advisor in the Department of Biology.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Bioscience and Society at Drexel University

Entry Requirements

Current High School Students

Official transcript from years 9, 10, and 11. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation.

High School Graduates

Official final transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation. An official copy of the General Secondary Examination results (Tawjihi) in Arabic and in English.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Bioscience and Society at Drexel University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Bachelor of Bioscience and Society at Drexel University

1. Review Drexel's Admission Prerequisites and Application Deadlines

Before beginning your application to Drexel, please review our Admission Prerequisites and Application Deadlines.

If you are a returning student who has previously enrolled in undergraduate coursework at Drexel, please refer to the Readmission Instructions for requirements. Part-time and non-matriculated students should refer to the Part-Time Application Instructions.

2. Read the Application Instructions

Be sure to submit all required materials before your application deadline.

First-Year Instructions
First-Year Winter Entry Instructions
Transfer Instructions
International Gateway Program Instructions
Part-Time Instructions
Readmission Instructions

3. Complete Your Application

We accept the following applications:

First-Year Applicants

Drexel accepts both of the applications listed below for first-year students. Please submit either application.

Common Application

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Full-Time Transfer Applicants

Drexel accepts both of the applications listed below for transfer students who wish to apply for full-time programs. Students may only have one active application on file at a time..

Drexel University's Admission Application

Common Application

Nursing Accelerated Career Entry

Note: To be considered for our accelerated BSN program, you must already have a bachelor's degree. To apply for this program, select "Accelerated Career Entry Nursing" as your application. You should not use the Common Application, but instead use the link below. If you do not already have a bachelor's degree or are seeking our traditional BSN program, select "Undergraduate Transfer Full-Time" as your application.

Drexel University's Admission Application

Part-Time Applicants

Part-time and non-matriculated students can apply using the following application.

Drexel University's Admission Application

4. Submit Your Supplemental Materials

Refer to the application instructions for specific requirements.

We strongly recommend that all official transcripts and supporting documentation are submitted electronically to [email protected]. If your school is not able to send official transcripts electronically, please request that official documents be sent by mail or courier service. Drexel Admissions will process application documents received through the U.S. Postal Service and courier services (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.), although there is a slight delay in processing these documents. Please allow 3–4 weeks for transcripts and supporting documents sent by mail or courier to be processed. Documents submitted by the applicant via email are not considered official, and therefore cannot be accepted.

5. Check Your Application Status

After your admission application has been processed, you will receive an email that gives you access to the Discover Drexel portal to check the status of your application.

Bachelor of Bioscience and Society at Drexel University

Drexel University

United States of America, Philadelphia