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Bachelor of Biological Sciences
- Pittsburgh, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A three-year BSc applying biology to health, Biotechnology, Conservation and sustainability, With an MBiol option.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Biological Sciences to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in and a final project.. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Hospitals
- Biotech companies (UK Biocentre
- Oxford Nanopore)
- Zoos and conservation trusts
- Bioscience
- Biotechnology and healthcare
- Environmental agencies and consultancies
Curriculum
- Year 1 builds a foundation in being a bioscientist with an optional residential field course. Year 2 deepens molecular biology
- Cell biology and genomes and adds computational skills. Year 3 (or 4 with placement) specialises
- With options from molecular biology of cancer to wildlife conservation
- And a final project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Official secondary school records (grades 9-11 or equivalent plus national exam results)
- personal statement or Common App essay
- English proficiency test
- SAT or ACT optional. Business
- engineering and nursing have specific mathematics and science prerequisites.
Accepted academic background
Official secondary school records (grades 9-11 or equivalent, plus national exam results), personal statement or Common App essay, SAT or ACT optional (test-friendly), English proficiency test, proof of funds for the I-20 after admission; business, engineering and nursing have specific maths and science prerequisites
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
- TOEFL iBT 100
- Duolingo 125
- IELTS 7
Documents you’ll need
- High School Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements and deadlines for the selected program. Create an account and submit the university application online. Upload academic records and required supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if applicable. Pay the application fee when required. Monitor the admission status and respond to additional requests. Accept an offer and complete the relevant enrollment requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $46,480 - $58,224 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $55 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Pittsburgh Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Biological Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Undergraduate institutional academic merit scholarships are awarded competitively and consideration is linked to admissions application timing. The 2025–2026 undergraduate catalogue states a December 1 merit consideration date; confirm the relevant 2027–2028 cycle and international applicant eligibility before relying on a deadline. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $46,480 - $58,224 USD per year. The application fee is $55 USD. The estimated living cost is $14,377 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 100, Duolingo 125, IELTS 7.