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Bachelor of Biological Sciences

California State University, East Bay

  • Hayward, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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California State University, East Bay campus

About the program

A three-year BSc applying biology to health, Biotechnology, Conservation and sustainability, With an MBiol option.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: no
  • 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 diploma; GPA 3.0 or higher for schools outside the US; SAT/ACT not required. English proficiency required unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma; GPA 3.0 or higher for schools outside the US; SAT/ACT not required

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 61
  • Duolingo 95
  • PTE Academic 44
  • IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

  • Typically
  • a passport copy
  • academic transcripts
  • graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.

How to apply

  1. Review admission requirements and available intakes for Biological Sciences. Prepare transcripts and any English language evidence required. Apply through Cal State Apply where this degree uses the CSU application process. Send official records and program-specific materials as requested. Monitor the applicant portal and respond to outstanding admission tasks. Confirm enrollment and visa documentation after admission.

Other costs

Tuition per year$24,496 USD
Application fee$70 USD
Deposit$200 USD

Program details

CampusHayward campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Science
DepartmentDepartment of Biological Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship notePotential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    5 Jan 2027

    52 days left
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    31 May 2027

    198 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.