Bachelor of Science in Biology
Pre-health and ecological laboratory curriculum providing undergraduate research access in genetics, molecular cell biology, microbiology, and Ohio River riparian ecology.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- 3.0 GPA with high school chemistry and biology
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Exempt
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal essay
- Recommendation letters
- One science teacher letter
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Penn State Academic Excellence Awards up to $6,000/year
- Application fee
- $65
- Tuition / joining costs
- $14,800/year (PA Resident) / $24,600/year (Non-resident)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Penn State Beaver documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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