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Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with Concentration in Ecology (STEM) Study Group - California State University San Marcos Study Group - California State University San Marcos, USA

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USD 18160

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 70 Waived

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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61

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Biology is the study of living processes from the interaction of species with each other and their environment to the operant molecular mechanisms. The California State University San Marcos Biological Sciences Department presents a broad program of courses that deal with life on the ecosystem, population, organismal, and molecular levels. Life is a complicated series of chemical reactions and interactions, and we seek to understand the relationship of organisms to each other, to their environment, and within themselves in biochemical terms. Biological Sciences majors may choose between: A General Concentration, A Molecular and Cellular Biology Concentration, An Ecology Concentration and A Physiology Concentration. The general concentration provides wide exposure to the range of Biological Sciences while the cell/molecular, ecology, and physiology concentrations offer majors the opportunity to focus their studies. With an appropriate choice of Biological Sciences electives and General Education electives, graduates can meet the requirements of admission to graduate, medical, dental, optometry, veterinary, and other professional schools.

The Biological Sciences Department has well-equipped, modern laboratories. The academic atmosphere is enriched by a close faculty/student interaction, and by numerous hands-on laboratory experiences. Students receive training that will enable them to gain rewarding employment in a number of areas, including teaching, research, the health sciences, biotechnology, ecology, and environmental science.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

  • Use the scientific method to ask testable questions and to design and conduct laboratory, field, or theoretical investigations to address these questions.
  • Employ mathematical and computational skills to organize, analyze, and evaluate biological data.
  • Locate, determine the reliability of, critically evaluate and summarize scientific literature and other sources of biological information.
  • Communicate biological information in an appropriate written and/or oral format to both scientific and general audiences.
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 5 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Aug 2024, Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    61 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    95 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    18160

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 70 Waived

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    14000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    • Although international students are not eligible for most forms of financial aid, the US Department of State has provided an excellent list of funding sources that may assist students with their efforts to efforts to fund their education.
    • Undergraduate students should visit the Department of State’s “Financing Your Undergraduate Education” link.
    • Graduate students should visit the Department of State’s “Financing Your Graduate Education” link.
    • These links are independent of California State University San Marcos’s own financing options.
    • In addition, tthe CSU system allows for a limited number of tuition waivers to international students. At CSU San Marcos, international students are eligible to apply for these tuition waivers after their first year of residence. Generally, these tuition waivers are partial, which means that only a portion of the tuition fee is waived. Applications are due in May and with waivers being granted for fall semester, with a possibility of renewal.

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