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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN BIOLOGY

Biology — the study of life and living organisms — is the perfect foundational degree for a variety of careers. A degree in biology can prepare you for immediate employment in fields like conservation or zoology. It also can set you on the right track for medical school or other professional or graduate programs.

The University of Toledo in Ohio is a large, comprehensive institution. Our College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics offers several undergraduate biology programs to match your goals and interests.

Here’s a brief explanation of the options.

B.A. in Biology — cellular/molecular emphasis, Department of Biological Sciences

Focus on cellular and molecular biology, including biomedicine and neuroscience. The advanced math and chemistry courses found in standard pre-med training are not required in the B.A. biology program
For students interested in biology or science education or in careers as healthcare specialists, nutritionists, patent lawyers or regulatory affairs specialists
B.S. in Biology — cellular/molecular emphasis, Department of Biological Sciences

Focus on cellular and molecular biology, including biomedicine and neuroscience
Pre-professional programs, such as medicine, osteopathic medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, podiatry and physician's assistant programs
For students interested in healthcare and biotechnology

B.S. in Biology — ecology and organismal, Department of Environmental Sciences

Focus on the ecology of animals, plants and microorganisms and their roles in the biosphere
For students interested in:
Employment in the life sciences fields, such as wildlife biology, freshwater biology, zoology, conservation biology and forestry
Acquiring the skills necessary for graduate or veterinary school
Preparing for licensure examinations for secondary-school science teachers/
For information on the B.A./B.S. in biology (cellular and molecular emphasis), contact an academic advisor in the Department of Biological Sciences. For information on the B.S. in biology (ecology and organismal), contact an advisor in the Department of Environmental Sciences.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The University of Toledo is dedicated to improving the world through discovery, helping students succeed and patients heal. If you can advance our mission by pursuing your life’s purpose with a passion, we’d love to have you join our team!

As a major public research university, UToledo offers a large network of richly diverse people and services, generous benefits, flexible work schedules and a healthy work-life balance, all on vibrant campuses featuring lots of green space. And, because the University is the second-largest employer in northwest Ohio, our faculty and staff have many options for professional growth and personal job satisfaction. Search our jobs. Fuel your future.

PSW Opportunity

3 years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor of Business Administration Programs
2.8 GPA

Applied Organizational Technology Associate Degree Programs
2.0 GPA

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Engineering Science Programs
3.0 GPA
22 ACT/550 SAT mathematics subscore / ALEKS 76*
4 years of high school chemistry and math (fourth-year emphasis on trigonometry or pre-calculus); high school physics is strongly recommended
Engineering Technology Programs
2.5 GPA
20 ACT/510 SAT mathematics subscore /ALEKS 61*

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
2.7 GPA

Exercise Science
3.0 GPA
High school biology and chemistry with grade of C or better
Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, and Social Work
2.5 GPA

COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS
2.5 GPA

B.S. in Biology (Department of Biological Sciences)
2.75 GPA

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Students with at least a 2.5 GPA are admitted into the pre-pharmacy program.

You may be eligible for contingent admission (direct admission) to the professional division of the Pharm.D. program. Contingent admission is competitive. To be considered, you must complete the following in the year before fall admission:

29 ACT/1300 SAT and a 3.75 GPA in a college preparatory high school curriculum. Must be reported to UToledo by December 1.
Apply and submit all required application materials by December 1.
Submit additional materials as requested.

JUDITH HERB COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
2.7 GPA

Passport. All international students must submit a copy of their passport.
Proof of Financial Resources
Translations
UToledo does not provide translation services. You need to provide clear and legible photocopies of word-for-word English translations of all foreign language documents.
Approved transcript translation services can be found at the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
Proof of English Language Proficiency
You will need minimum English Proficiency Scores (see list below). Check with your program contact to see if your program requires English proficiency scores that may be higher. The University of Toledo institution code is 1845.
TOEFL PBT 550 - Submit through ETS.
TOEFL iBT 80 - Submit through ETS.
IELTS 6.5 - Submit through IELTS.
PTE 58 - Submit through Pearson PTE.
Duolingo 105 - Submit through Duolingo.

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