About the course

Biological sciences include all areas of scientific endeavor centered around the general question of the nature of life. Such diverse areas as genetics, genomics, physiology, cell biology, marine biology, ecology, and animal behavior are all part of the biological sciences. The disciplines of the biological sciences represented in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics are in the Department of Biological Sciences, which offers five degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Biology, a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, a Master of Science in Biology, and a Master of Science in Microbiology. The B.S. in Biology has, in addition to a general option, three specialized options in Biology Education, Zoology, Botany & Ecology and Molecular Cell Biology and Physiology. See below the specific requirements for each of these degrees and options. The Department of Biological Sciences also participates in the Desert Studies Consortium and the Ocean Studies Institute. Information on the latter program is listed in this catalog under Ocean Studies Institute. This option is designed primarily for those interested in careers that are related to zoology, ecology, and botany. It is particularly appropriate for students who wish to attend veterinary or graduate school, and for those seeking employment in environmental consulting firms, and fish and wildlife agencies. This option requires approximately 80-83 units in the major, of which 43-46 units are in lower division courses and 37 units are in upper division courses. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Long Beach
Fall (August), 2024	Long Beach
Spring (January), 2025	Long Beach
Fall (August), 2025	Long Beach
Spring (January), 2026	Long Beach

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for California State University - Long Beach

All transcripts from all institutions attended, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Paper-based 500, Internet-based (iBT) – 61, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - 5.5 each sub-section.

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at California State University - Long Beach. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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