Bachelor of Science in Biology - Molecular Genetics & Field Ecology

Academic Overview & Description

Undergraduate biology degree featuring independent undergraduate research in Piedmont forest biodiversity, stream water toxicology, avian behavior, and recombinant DNA molecular genetics.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

STEM Achievement Scholarships and undergraduate lab assistantships up to $6,000/year

Tuition Rate

$19,800/year (out-of-state) / $7,500/year (in-state)

Application Fee

$40

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

High school GPA 2.5+ with strong biology and chemistry grades

English Language

TOEFL 79+

Standardized Exam

N/A

Application Materials

Admissions essay

Letters of Recommendation

One science recommendation

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of West Georgia's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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