Bachelor of Biological Sciences at University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut

United States of America, Storrs

University Rank:#534

University of Connecticut offers the Bachelor of Biological Sciences as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Storrs , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for biological sciences and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 28, 2027.

About Bachelor of Biological Sciences

The biological sciences are organized into three departments: the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB), the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB), and the Department of Physiology and Neurobiology (PNB). Introductory level courses are listed under General Biology (BIOL).

The Bachelor of Science degree is generally recommended for students planning a scientific career in biology, but the Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Sciences allows a richer liberal arts program and provides good preparation for many careers, including subsequent graduate study.

Credit restriction: In no case may students receive more than 12 credits for courses in biology at the 1000-level.

Biological Sciences Major

The Biological Sciences major gives students a broad training in all aspects of biological sciences and prepares students interested in graduate programs in science, biotechnology, or health (M.D., D.D.S., P.A.), science education, and other related fields. The major can be tailored for a student's interest in any area of biology. Students can obtain a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. The Biological Sciences B.A. degree does not require students to also take chemistry, physics and calculus and focuses solely on classes related to biology. All Biology majors are required to take the following introductory classes and are encouraged to do so by the end of their sophomore year: BIOL 1107; BIOL 1108 or 1110. Students are required to take a class from each of the five core areas of ecology; evolution; genetics; physiology; cells and molecules.

Ecology: EEB 2244 or 2244W.

Evolution: EEB 2245 or 2245W.

Genetics: MCB 2410 or 2400.

Physiology: PNB 2250, or 2274 and 2275.

Cells and Molecules: MCB 2000, 2210, 2215 or 2610.

Students must complete a total of 36 credits from any EEB, MCB, or PNB course at the 2000 level or higher. Six credits must be at the 3000 level or higher. Students are also required to take a "˜W' course from any W course offered by EEB, MCB or PNB. A maximum of three independent study credits from among EEB 3899; MCB 3899, 4896, 4989; and PNB 3299 may count toward the 36-credit requirement. A maximum of eight 2000-level or above transfer credits in EEB, MCB, or PNB may count toward the major with approval of the respective department.

A minor in Biological Sciences is described in the Minors section.

Majors are also offered in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Physiology and Neurobiology, and Structural Biology and Biophysics. These majors are described in separate sections in the Catalog.

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Disciplines

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Biological Sciences at University of Connecticut

Entry Requirements

First-year applicants should be attending an approved high school program. Upon graduation, a minimum of 16 units, with 15 in college preparatory work, must be completed. The following college preparatory courses are required for all first-year applicants:

4 years of English
3 years of math (algebra I, algebra II, and geometry or their equivalents)
2 years of social studies (including 1 year of U.S. history)
2 years of a single foreign language (3 years strongly recommended)
2 years of laboratory science
3 years of electives
School of Nursing applicants: high school chemistry is required.
School of Engineering applicants: high school chemistry and physics are required.

In addition to completion of an approved high school program, selection is based on a comprehensive review of all the information provided on the application, both academic and personal.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Biological Sciences at University of Connecticut

Application Fee 80

How to Apply for Bachelor of Biological Sciences at University of Connecticut

International first-year applicants must complete either the Common Application or Apply Coalition with Scoir. There is no preference in application choice and only one application is required.

Submission of the $80 application fee (non-refundable) is available through the chosen application. Check or money order is also an acceptable form of payment and should be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions directly with the applicant’s name (as seen on the application) and date of birth.

The personal essay is required and provides the applicant an opportunity to add a unique voice to the application as well as demonstrate writing ability. The personal essay is a component on the Common Application or the Coalition Application and should range between 250 – 650 words.

Two letters of recommendation are optional but can distinguish an applicant’s character and are preferred. Recommendation letters can be sent electronically, by fax, or by postal mail.

Your submitted high school transcript(s) should include your senior classes, class rank (if applicable), and latest grades earned. Postsecondary official transcript(s) from each institution attended are also required whether or not credit is desired or expected. Transcripts must be submitted to UConn directly from the secondary institution, either electronically or by mail in a sealed envelope.

All academic credentials not written in English must be accompanied by an official, certified English translation.

Bachelor of Biological Sciences at University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut

United States of America, Storrs