Bachelor of Zoology
- Pullman, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
The Bachelor of Science in Zoology is offered by the Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Sciences and Humanities at Kent State University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Zoology. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.
Career outcomes
- Administrative Coordinator
- Project Assistant
- Customer Service Representative
- Operations Assistant
- Program Assistant
Curriculum
- Minimum 120 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes Elements of Genetics
- Basic Organic Chemistry I
- Career Pathways in Biology
- General University Physics I
- Vertebrate Anatomy. The programme includes an internship
- Practicum or clinical placement course and offers thesis or dissertation credits.
Entry requirements
Academic
- International first-year applicants need at least 12 years of school ending in a secondary certificate or external examination (humanities
- Mathematics
- Basic sciences
- Social sciences) with a minimum 2.70 GPA on a 4.00 scale
- Transfer applicants need 2.50 and 27 semester credits. Proof of English: IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4 (new scale)
- Duolingo 105 or PTE 58
- Unless waived.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4 (new 6-point scale)
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge C1 Advanced
- Oxford Test of English 140
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Evidence of English proficiency or approved waiver
- Passport identification page or national identity card
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and priority deadlines: 15 April for fall
- 1 November for spring
- 1 February for summer; admission is rolling. Apply at the FutureCoug Portal and pay the 70 USD non-refundable application fee. Upload official transcripts
- proof of English proficiency (test score or waiver) and a passport copy. Receive the admission decision. Submit the Offer Response form with proof of finance
- then pay the 500 USD Enrollment and Orientation Fee. WSU issues the I-20; pay the SEVIS I-901 fee and attend the F-1 visa interview.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $32,034 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Pullman |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | School of Biological Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | International Academic Award: 4000 USD per academic year for eligible incoming students with GPA 3.60 or above, or 2000 USD with GPA 3.00–3.59. Admission-based eligibility and renewal conditions apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
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August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
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Scholarships
International Academic Award: 4000 USD per academic year for eligible incoming students with GPA 3.60 or above, or 2000 USD with GPA 3.00–3.59. Admission-based eligibility and renewal conditions apply.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $32,034 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,538 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.7. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4 (new 6-point scale), Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge C1 Advanced, Oxford Test of English 140.
International Academic Award: 4000 USD per academic year for eligible incoming students with GPA 3.60 or above, or 2000 USD with GPA 3.00–3.59. Admission-based eligibility and renewal conditions apply.