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Bachelor of Arts in Biology with Concentration in Aquatic Science University of Wisconsin-La Crosse University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, USA

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USD 19516

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 25

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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73

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

What can you do  with a biology degree?

Prepare for a career in healthcare, learn about organisms worldwide or help cure diseases. Find these opportunities and more by studying biology. At UW-La Crosse, you will find an abundance of research opportunities working alongside professors in a department recognized statewide for excellence in teaching.

The UWL Biology Department supports undergraduate and graduate programs in biological sciences. The department has access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for course instruction and research. Undergraduate research opportunities are available across many biological disciplines, and most undergraduates have the opportunity to perform independent research with a faculty mentor. Courses and research opportunities make use of the rich learning environment right here in our backyard — the Mississippi River and La Crosse River Marsh.

What is biology?

Biology is the study of all living things from microscopic bacteria and viruses to plants and animals. UWL's biology program is home to a wide variety of disciplines spanning from the molecular to the ecosystem level.

 

 

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 56 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025, May 2025, Jun 2025

Closed

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.

    6 IELTS Score
    73 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    54 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    100 Duolingo 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

    19516

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 25

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    6963 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

    International Engagement Scholarship - "I-Engage"

    Every semester International Education & Engagement allocates money to students who are greatly involved in educating others about their home country/culture or who wish to study abroad while maintaining a high GPA. The money for these scholarships comes from the Student Association and the UW System Fund. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist students who pay out-of-state tuition (for international students) or to encourage international awareness (for domestic students).

    Focus: Develop intercultural understanding and communication through participating in campus and community events

    Scholarship Awards: Varies

    Application Deadlines:

    Fall Semester: December      Spring Semester: May

    Note: Applications will be accepted starting two weeks prior to the application deadline. 

    Other Scholarships & Financial Opportunities

    Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for New International Students

    • Students can apply for this scholarship after they receive an offer of admission, as long as they have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale. (in Vietnam, this would be a 7 on a 10-point scale). The scholarship amount is up to USD $5,000, and it’s renewable each year as long as the student maintains a UW-La Crosse GPA of 3.0.
      • UWL Admissions will notify eligible accepted students of the application process in their acceptance email.

    UW-La Crosse Foundation Scholarships (available annually)

    • Scholarships are awarded based on a variety of criteria. We recommend searching by keywords such as “international”, the student’s academic program, and other characteristics that describe them https://uwlax.academicworks.com/. Scholarship applications are typically due by February 1 to be awarded for the following year. Admitted students apply for these scholarships now, and they will be awarded in Fall 2024.

    On-Campus Employment

    • International students can work up to 20 hours per week, but many work fewer hours depending on their class schedule and availability. Most positions pay between USD $9-12 
    • Two example opportunities include:
      • A position as a Resident Assistant in one of our residence halls. Compensation is paid in the form of free housing, and meals.
      • A great job opportunity is to work in dining services. They pay an estimated USD $12 per hour, including a free meal with each shift, and give students an additional USD $100 on their meal plan.

    UW-La Crosse Scholarship Resource Center 

    • For additional scholarship resources for international student

    Funding for U.S. Study by the Institute of International Education.

     

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