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Diploma of Biology Education
- University Park, United States
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Bachelor of Science in Biology Education is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Biology Education and evaluate learning approaches
- Communicate appropriately with learners
- And reflect on educational practice.
Career outcomes
- Secondary school biology teacher
Curriculum
- Biology core in cells
- Genetics
- Ecology and evolution
- With chemistry
- Physics and statistics
- Combined with secondary education courses in teaching foundations
- Assessment
- Content-area literacy
- Equity in education and methods
- Finishing with a student-teaching residency.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree (graduate certificates) or master's degree (post-master's certificates) from an accredited institution
- Programme-specific requirements per catalog
- NACES evaluation for non-US study
- English test (IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE 53 per section).
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree (graduate certificates) or master's degree (post-master's certificates), Graduate application used, Programme-specific requirements per catalog.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 20 in each section)
- PTE Academic 53 in each section
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Financial Support Evidence.
How to apply
- Check the certificate requirements. Apply online with the graduate application and pay the 50 USD application fee. Send official transcripts
- With a NACES evaluation for non-US study
- English scores and a financial statement for F-1/J-1. Receive the decision letter. After admission
- The Office of International Services issues the I-20 or DS-2019
- Online-only certificates do not qualify for a student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,124 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | University Park |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Department of Biology Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
12 Jan 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
7 Jan 2027
55 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 7 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,124 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $15,976 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 20 in each section), PTE Academic 53 in each section.