Associate of Biology
Contra Costa Community College District - Los Medanos College
- Pittsburg, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
A 4-year doctoral programme in Biology at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Biology can develop the ability to apply core scientific or quantitative methods
- Interpret evidence
- Test hypotheses and present results with appropriate limitations
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Laboratory Technician
- Research Assistant
- Biotechnology Specialist
Curriculum
- Courses
- A comprehensive examination and a thesis with defence
- The page gives no further detail.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school graduation or equivalent
- Or age 18 by the start of classes (minimum age 16 and considered a high school graduate)
- No SAT or ACT
- Passport
- Evidence of English proficiency
- Financial support evidence of 30
- 495 USD (2026-2027). Foreign college transcripts are evaluated only for an associate degree (NACES evaluation)
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 61
- Duolingo 95
- PTE Academic 45
- Cambridge 160
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Financial Support Evidence
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $10,728 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Los Medanos College, Pittsburg |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic program division requires confirmation. |
| Department | Department of Biological Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at Contra Costa Community College District - Los Medanos College. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left
Scholarships
Potential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at Contra Costa Community College District - Los Medanos College. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution.
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The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $10,728 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,767 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 95, PTE Academic 45, Cambridge 160.
Potential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at Contra Costa Community College District - Los Medanos College. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution.