About the course

Students may elect to complete the general, non-specialized biology major or select one of the alternative specialized emphases. The Department of Biological Sciences offers programs for students preparing for careers in education, laboratory and field research, biotechnology, environmental sciences, medical laboratory sciences, cytotechnology, food science technology and pre-professional programs including pre-medicine,pre-dental, and pre-veterinary medicine. The biology major offers a core program intended to develop a common background in biology and additional upper level courses designed to provide specialized options. Students typically take a broad based general biology major or an emphasis in one of the following: general biology, cytotechnology, ecology, biomedical sciences, microbiology, plant science, toxicology, or zoology. Programs in biotechnology, environmental sciences, food science technology, medical laboratory science, and life science teaching are also offered. 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	Mankato
Fall (August), 2024	Mankato
Spring (January), 2025	Mankato
Fall (August), 2025	Mankato
Spring (January), 2026	Mankato

　　

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Entry requirements for Minnesota State University - Mankato

All uploaded non-U.S. records must be originals OR official copies and must be translated into English. All U.S. records must be official transcripts submitted by the U.S. high school. A cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher.

　　TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) score of 61, IELTS academic test score of 5.5, TOEFL PBT score of 500

　　Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 47

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

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　　The next application deadline is 16 November 2024

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