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Bachelor of Cell and Molecular Biology

Seattle University

Seattle, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A biology degree centred on processes at the cellular and molecular level.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Cell and Molecular 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 130 semester hours
Including Biology at Northeastern
Science at Northeastern
Foundations of Biology
Inquiries in Biological Sciences
Genetics and Molecular Biology
Biology Project Lab
Plus electives and the co-op programme.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion with transcripts for grades 9-11 (12 if complete) and national exam results where applicable; competitive applicants typically have about a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale; two recommendations for first-year applicants; English proficiency proof (TOEFL iBT
IELTS
PTE Academic
Duolingo
SAT/ACT in lieu); Nursing
Diagnostic Ultrasound and 3+3 programmes require higher English scores.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion (transcripts for grades 9-11 and 12 if completed; national exam results where applicable); transfer applicants use the transfer application

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 86
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 120
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$60,756 USD
Application fee	$60 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	First Hill
Faculty or school	College of Science & Engineering
Department	Department of Biology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Merit scholarship consideration for qualifying undergraduates; graduate/professional funding varies by school and program.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
93 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.