Bachelor of Metropolitan Studies at Towson University

The Metropolitan Studies is a Bachelor degree offered by Towson University at its main campus in Towson , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 28, 2027.

About Bachelor of Metropolitan Studies

To fulfill the requirements for a Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics minor, students must complete the following courses. A minimum of 15 units applied toward the minor must be earned at Towson University.

Course List
Code	Title	Units
Required Courses
BIOL 200 & 200L	BIOLOGY I: INTRODUCTION TO CELLULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS [LECTURE] and BIOLOGY I: INTRODUCTION TO CELLULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS [LAB]	4
BIOL 309	GENETICS ¹	4
CHEM 131 & 131L	GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LECTURE and GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY	4
CHEM 132 & 132L	GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LECTURE and GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY	4
CHEM 330	ESSENTIALS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY ²	5
Select two of the following:	7-8
BIOL 409	MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
CHEM 351	BIOCHEMISTRY I
MBBB 301	INTRO TO BIOINFORMATICS
Total Units	28-29

¹: BIOL 206 and BIOL 206L are prerequisites for BIOL 309.
²: The requirement of CHEM 330 may also be satisfied with successful completion of CHEM 331 and CHEM 332 (10 units total). Many graduate and professional programs require two terms of organic chemistry. Students who are contemplating education beyond the undergraduate level (graduate schools, medical school, etc.) should talk with an adviser.

Demonstrate an understanding of the physical, social, economic and political factors that shape the development of metropolitan areas.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the array of current challenges facing metropolitan areas.
Critically analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of policies designed to address the challenges facing metropolitan areas.
Conduct and present sound research on metropolitan issues.

Disciplines

College of Liberal Arts

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Metropolitan Studies at Towson University

Entry Requirements

Official High School Transcript(s)
Common App Essay and Activities: On the Common Application, you will be required to list your activities and write a college essay. We encourage you to be as thorough as possible as these items are part of our review process.

English Requirements

PTEMin 49
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 70

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Metropolitan Studies at Towson University

Application Fee 50

How to Apply for Bachelor of Metropolitan Studies at Towson University

Common Application and $50 Application Fee
Official High School Transcript(s)
Common App Essay and Activities: On the Common Application, you will be required to list your activities and write a college essay. We encourage you to be as thorough as possible as these items are part of our review process.
Please review additional requirements for International students and Home-school students

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Bachelor of Metropolitan Studies at Towson University

Towson University

United States of America, Towson