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Bachelor of Arts in Biology (STEM) University of Minnesota - Morris University of Minnesota - Morris, USA

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USD 15314

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 30

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48 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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75%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The biology program at UMN Morris will give you a broad base of biological knowledge and an appreciation of evolution, genetics, cell and molecular biology, the diversity of life, and ecology, including relevant safety and ethical considerations. Faculty, not teaching assistants, teach all UMN Morris classes and labs, which means you will be taught by experts in their field.

Upper-level elective courses provide you with knowledge in specific areas, including experience collecting and interpreting data both in the field and in the laboratory. You’ll learn specific lab and field techniques like microscopy, experimental design, and collecting and analyzing data. The biology program at UMN Morris emphasizes teamwork and incorporates written and oral communication skills into its curriculum. 

Specialty electives include:

  • Biochemistry
  • Genetics
  • Immunology
  • Microbiology
  • Cancer biology
  • Conservation biology
  • Evolution
  • Freshwater biology
  • Vertebrate biology
  • Plant systematics
  • Ecology of agriculture 

Biology and the other laboratory science disciplines at UMN Morris have a strong track record of preparing students for science careers. The biology program at UMN Morris stands out with its pre-health professions advising committee, exceptional biology undergraduate research opportunities, and as one of the few undergraduate campuses to provide a human cadaver for anatomy courses.

There’s a strong relationship between biology and other UMN Morris programs, including:

  • Chemistry
  • Environmental science
  • Environmental studies
  • Geology
  • Psychology
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

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

    5.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    540 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    75% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    15314

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 30

    Application Fee
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    11302 Per year

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