1. University of Hawaii Manoa
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  4. BA and BS Biology

BA and BS Biology

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Hawaii Manoa

Program Overview

The Department of Biology (BIOL) provides an academic home to students who wish to pursue a broad training in the biological sciences. It offers a BA degree and a BS degree in biology, a BS degree in marine biology, a minor in biology, an MS in zoology, and a PhD in zoology.Biology is of fundamental importance in a science or liberal arts education, as it provides students with a keener insight into and a deeper appreciation of the many facets of living systems. Most students plan to use their training as preparation for professional work, such as aquaculture, biotechnology, biological research, dentistry, marine biology, medicine, optometry, park services, pharmacy, and teaching.

Program Key Stats

$33786 (Annual cost)



72.8 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
30
85

1100
7
100

Additional Information & Requirements

Official High School Transcripts, Average GPA 3.50, Typical SAT scores-Critical reading-510, Math-510, Writing-510, ACT-English-22, Math-22, Composite-22, Writing-22, TOEFL: IBT-100, PBT-600, IELTS-7.0

Career Options

  • Biology graduates enter medical or dental schools (with almost twice the national average rate of acceptance)
  • or continue other health science related graduate study

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