Bachelor of Science in Biology

In the Biological Sciences Department, you can choose a major or minor in Biology, Botany, or Zoology. Students who major in Biology may elect to specialize in one of several concentrations: Cellular/Molecular Biology, Ecology, General Biology, Marine Biology, Microbiology, or Science Education (Life Science Teacher Preparation). All majors emphasize hands-on learning and personal interaction with faculty members. Many courses take advantage of the outstanding natural environment surrounding Cal Poly Humboldt Humboldt. Programs are structured to allow latitude for student choice in developing a program suitable to individual needs. There are also many opportunities for independent and faculty-mentored studies.

Features
Diverse faculty committed to undergraduate education and mentorship.
Low student-to-faculty ratio.
Wide-ranging courses and opportunities, including numerous specialized topics.
Emphasis on hands-on learning.
Excellent facilities available for undergraduates, including the Telonicher Marine Laboratory, ocean-going research vessel, The Coral Sea, Biotechnology Laboratory, Greenhouses, Vertebrate Museum, Herbarium, Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopes, Humboldt Natural History Museum, and the CNRS Core Research Facility.
Outstanding natural environments including ocean and estuarine areas, undeveloped coastal dunes, redwood forests, alpine and subalpine forests, and numerous state and national parks and forests.
Rigorous coursework designed to prepare students for active careers and graduate study.

You will be asked to self-report academic information. If you choose to bypass this option, you will need to upload copies of your academic transcripts to the application before submitting to ensure that we have all the information we need to offer a decision.
ou will need to self-report English Proficiency. At this time, Cal State Apply will allow you to self-report the following exams: ACT, AP, CLEP, IB, IELTS, PTE, SAT ,TOEFL and/or self-reported high school English or College English Composition. We take a variety of other English proficiency exams, including Duolingo.
A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on high school coursework/examinations
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL - 71 IBT, 525 PBT, 197 CBT
Duolingo - 95
PTE - 48