BS in Biology
48 monthsProgramme duration
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
BS
Study Level
Undergraduate
The biology program at Northern provides a comprehensive core curriculum, covering the key sub disciplines of cell biology, organismal biology, and ecology. About 22 courses are offered each year as well as opportunities for independent research. The biology major at NSU prepares students for diverse careers, including education, healthcare, industry and conservation. It also prepares students for further education and research in graduate and/or professional schools. The modern equipment and facilities at Northern include eight teaching and research laboratories and several preparation rooms. Recent grants have provisioned the laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment for cell and molecular biology, physiology, and fieldwork. Wireless technologies allow students to study advanced simulations of life processes, model ecological systems, and analyze laboratory data in an ongoing manner during classes. Enrollment caps of 24 for upper-level classes insure that students receive personal attention from faculty. Biology students are encouraged to explore their individual interests, to work closely with professors on research projects, to present research projects at national or regional meetings, and to publish work in referred scientific journals. The NSU Science Club sponsors special lectures and activities to encourage appreciation of math and science and to give students a chance for less formal interaction with faculty. The Pre-Health Professionals Network provides a forum for meeting and networking with students, interns and residents, and health professionals. Career Directions Teaching Research assistant Food, industrial, or environmental microbiologist Quality assurance technologist Clinical/veterinary microbiologist Plant biologist Forensic Science Medical or professional school in Dentistry Chiropractic Optometry Nursing Veterinary Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Mortuary Science
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
BS
Study Level
Undergraduate
The biology program at Northern provides a comprehensive core curriculum, covering the key sub disciplines of cell biology, organismal biology, and ecology. About 22 courses are offered each year as well as opportunities for independent research. The biology major at NSU prepares students for diverse careers, including education, healthcare, industry and conservation. It also prepares students for further education and research in graduate and/or professional schools. The modern equipment and facilities at Northern include eight teaching and research laboratories and several preparation rooms. Recent grants have provisioned the laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment for cell and molecular biology, physiology, and fieldwork. Wireless technologies allow students to study advanced simulations of life processes, model ecological systems, and analyze laboratory data in an ongoing manner during classes. Enrollment caps of 24 for upper-level classes insure that students receive personal attention from faculty. Biology students are encouraged to explore their individual interests, to work closely with professors on research projects, to present research projects at national or regional meetings, and to publish work in referred scientific journals. The NSU Science Club sponsors special lectures and activities to encourage appreciation of math and science and to give students a chance for less formal interaction with faculty. The Pre-Health Professionals Network provides a forum for meeting and networking with students, interns and residents, and health professionals. Career Directions Teaching Research assistant Food, industrial, or environmental microbiologist Quality assurance technologist Clinical/veterinary microbiologist Plant biologist Forensic Science Medical or professional school in Dentistry Chiropractic Optometry Nursing Veterinary Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Mortuary Science
Admission Requirements
5+
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.6; Rank in the top 60 percent of high school class. Other English Language Requirements: They need to score 525 or above on TOEFL PBT and 41 or above on PTE.
48 Months
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
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0 USD
International
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