Bsc. Biological Science
Course Overview
The strength of the biological sciences concentration lies in its flexibility. Students take core required courses as they begin their degree program and then go on to specialize in their fields of interest with their upper-division classes. So whether a student chooses to pursue a career in medical sciences or wildlife biology or any other specialty in the biological sciences, the degree program is individualized enough to ensure excellent preparation.
Course Structure
BIOL 105 & 105L: Attributes of Living Systems-GTSC1 and Attributes of Living Systems Laboratory-GTSC1
CHEM 131 & 131L: General Chemistry I-GTSC1 and General Chemistry Laboratory I-GTSC1
MATH 113: College Algebra-GTMA1
KINE 100: Health and Wellness
KINA Activity
BIOL 106 & 106L: Principles of Animal Biology and Principles of Animal Biology Laboratory
CHEM 132 & 132L: General Chemistry II-GTSC1 and General Chemistry Laboratory II-GTSC1
STAT 200 or MATH 131: Probability and Statistics-GTMA1 or Applied Calculus-GTMA1
Essential Learning - Fine Arts
BIOL 107 & 107L: Principles of Plant Biology and Principles of Plant Biology Laboratory
PHYS 111 & 111L: General Physics I-GTSC1 and General Physics I Laboratory-GTSC1
ENGL 111: English Composition I-GTCO1
Essential Learning - Social and Behavioral Sciences
BIOL 208 & 208L: Fundamentals of Ecology and Evolution and Fundamentals of Ecology and Evolution Laboratory
PHYS 112 & 112L: General Physics II-GTSC1 and General Physics II Laboratory-GTSC1
ENGL 112: English Composition II-GTCO2
Essential Learning - History
ESSL 290: Maverick Milestone
ESSL 200: Essential Speech
BIOL 301 & 301L: Principles of Genetics and Principles of Genetics Laboratory
Additional Biology Courses
Essential Learning - Humanities
Electives
BIOL 483: Senior Thesis
Entry Requirement
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| Academic Entry Requirements | Submit a transcript in English from the last (or current) high school/secondary school attended.
For admission review, an official or unofficial transcript may be submitted.
At the time of enrollment, a final and official transcript must be submitted.
An applicant with college or university classes should refer to the requirements for Transfer Students. Official high school transcripts must be submitted by transfer students only if less than 24 U.S. equivalent credit hours of college-level coursework have been completed.
High-achieving students with a U.S. equivalent GPA of 3.0 or higher qualify for the CMU International Student Merit Scholarship, valued at $4,500 per semester/$9,000 per year.
Official transcripts may be emailed directly from the secondary/high school to internationaladmissions@coloradomesa.edu.
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| Funding Options | |
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| Domestic Funding Options | Applicants must show proof of funds to cover at least the estimated expenses to both live and study in the U.S. for one full academic year. Please submit proof of funding with a valid bank statement(s). If an applicant has more than one source of funding, an official bank statement for each person/source must be submitted. A financial bank statement is only "official" if it is on organization letterhead with the amount clearly displayed. Other or additional documentation may be accepted and reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Expenses will vary based on credit hour enrollment, living arrangements, major, marital status and lifestyle. Applicants who are married or that have dependents must submit an additional $5,000 for a spouse and $4,000 per child. Students who qualify for the International Student Merit Scholarship (see information under International Student Admission Requirements), may deduct that amount from the total proof of funding requirement.
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| Language Requirement | |
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| IELTS Score (Minimum) | 6 |
| TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) | 70 |
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our program pursue careers in the medical field, botany, wildlife biology, cell biology or biotechnology, among many other career options.