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Bachelor of Biological Sciences
Florida International University
- Miami, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A three-year BSc applying biology to health, Biotechnology, Conservation and sustainability, With an MBiol option.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Biological Sciences to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in and a final project.. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Hospitals
- Biotech companies (UK Biocentre
- Oxford Nanopore)
- Zoos and conservation trusts
- Bioscience
- Biotechnology and healthcare
- Environmental agencies and consultancies
Curriculum
- Year 1 builds a foundation in being a bioscientist with an optional residential field course. Year 2 deepens molecular biology
- Cell biology and genomes and adds computational skills. Year 3 (or 4 with placement) specialises
- With options from molecular biology of cancer to wildlife conservation
- And a final project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary-school completion with official transcripts (translated if not English) and SAT
- ACT or CLT scores required of international first-year applicants
- Transfer applicants need transcripts with a NACES course-by-course evaluation and a 2.0 GPA
- Financial documents are needed for the I-20.
Accepted academic background
Completed or completing secondary school with official transcripts (translated if not English) and SAT, ACT or CLT scores (required of international applicants), Transfer applicants: transcripts plus NACES course-by-course evaluation, 2.0 GPA, I-20 requires financial documents after admission.
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale
- IELTS 80 on the old scale before 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Check requirements and deadlines for Fall 2027 (Early Action 2026-11-02
- Regular 2026-12-16
- Final 2027-03-02) at admissions. Apply online through the FIU international first-year application and pay the USD 30 fee. Send SAT
- ACT or CLT scores and official transcripts (translated if not English)
- Transfer applicants add a NACES course-by-course evaluation. Accept the offer with the USD 200 tuition deposit by May 1. Submit financial documents for the I-20
- Then apply for the F-1 student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,250 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Miami campus (page does not name the campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts, Sciences & Education |
| Department | Department of Biological Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
336 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Oct 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $22,250 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $36,882 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale, IELTS 80 on the old scale before 2026-01-21), Duolingo IELTS 6.5.