Back to search
BachelorRecommended
Bachelor of Biological Science in Microbiology
California State University, Sacramento
- Sacramento, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A 120-unit Bachelor's degree in Biological Science (Microbiology) offered through the Department of Biological Sciences at Sacramento State.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge in Biological Science in Microbiology. Apply skills related to 120-unit degree with 73 units in the major
- offered through the Department of Biological Sciences
- Major coursework includes Introduction to Scientific Analysis. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Industry
- Teaching
Curriculum
- 120-unit degree with 73 units in the major
- offered through the Department of Biological Sciences. Major coursework includes Introduction to Scientific Analysis
- General Genetics
- Molecular Cell Biology
- General Microbiology and General Virology
- remaining units are general education and electives. The requirements also mention an internship
- clinical placements.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school diploma and transcript (first-time freshmen)
- Lower-division transfers with 2.4 college GPA
- Additional academic criteria: 3.0 out of 4.0 or 80% average (high school)
- Transfer applicants 2.4 post-secondary GPA (3.0 high school if under 60 units).
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
High school diploma and transcript (first-time freshmen), lower-division transfers with 2.4 college GPA
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 64 (3.5 new scale for tests after 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo 95
- PTE Academic 50
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Financial Support Statement
How to apply
- Review the Biological Science in Microbiology admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,960 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Sacramento (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics |
| Department | Department of Biological Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential California State University, Sacramento scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Biological Science in Microbiology. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,960 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,151 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 64 (3.5 new scale for tests after 2026-01-21), Duolingo 95, PTE Academic 50.