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Bachelor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

University of Connecticut

Storrs, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A biology degree on ecology, Evolution and conservation.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and apply appropriate scientific methods
Interpret findings
And communicate evidence-based conclusions.

Career outcomes

Research Assistant
Laboratory Analyst
Environmental Project Coordinator
Data Analyst

Curriculum

The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 128 semester hours
Including Foundations in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Foundations in Ecological and Evolutionary Genomics
Genetics and Molecular Biology
Introduction to Evolution
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Plus electives and the co-op programme.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed secondary school (US grades 9-12 equivalent) and eligible to enter a university at home
Common App or Coalition with Scoir
Essay required
SAT/ACT optional
Fine Arts majors need audition or portfolio
Applicants with 12+ transferable college credits apply as international transfer.

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school (US grades 9-12 equivalent) and eligible to enter a university at home, Common App or Coalition with Scoir, Essay required, SAT/ACT optional, Fine Arts majors need audition or portfolio, Applicants with 12+ transferable college credits apply as international transfer.

Documents you’ll need

Personal Essay
Secondary School Academic Transcripts
English Proficiency Evidence if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$39,678 USD
Application fee	$80 USD
Deposit	$7,900 USD

Program details

Campus	Storrs campus
Faculty or school	College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department	Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.