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Associate of Arts in Biology Tacoma Community College Tacoma Community College, USA

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USD 10911

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 50

Application Fee

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27 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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65

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This TCC degree is designed for students who intend to transfer to a baccalaureate institution to major in biology, wildlife science, botany, zoology, or similar programs in the natural sciences. The Associate of Arts in Biology degree satisfies the General Education requirements of most Washington baccalaureate institutions (four-year colleges and universities). Students who transfer with the Associate of Arts in Biology degree may be required to complete some additional requirements during their junior and senior years as required by individual institutions. Admission to some natural science programs is competitive. Completion of the Associate of Arts in Biology degree does not guarantee admission into a science program. Students pursuing this degree are strongly advised to contact their potential transfer institutions early regarding the specific course choices in each area of the degree. In addition, students should check with their potential transfer institutions about minimum GPA requirements, possible higher minimum GPA requirements in selected subsets of courses, and minimum grade requirements in specific courses.

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Additional Information

Program Level Associate Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Jan 2025, Jun 2024, Sep 2024

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
    65 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    46 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    90 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    470 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    10911

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 50

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    8550 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

    • TCC students may receive scholarships up to the total cost of attendance for the academic year you are enrolled. Some scholarships ask you meet criteria such as academic achievement, athletic or artistic talent, financial need, particular fields of study or involvement in the community. Other scholarships, such as some TCC Foundation scholarships, have minimal criteria. Awards range from $500 to $5,500.

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