Bachelor of Arts in Biology

It can be hard to choose just one major in college. As a biology major pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, youll appreciate the flexibility in your schedule that allows you to coordinate a double major or a minor in another field such as anthropology, business administration, computer science, criminology (for forensic science), English (for technical writing), geoscience, or a foreign language.

At IUP, youll be exposed to many aspects of biology as you learn in the classroom and outside it. IUP's biology professors are highly committed to getting students involved in field experiences and hands-on projects.

Among the courses youll take are Principles of Biology, Botany, General Zoology, Microbiology, Genetics, and Physics. Youll also choose other biology courses, such as Field Botany, Ornithology, Field Zoology, Ecology, Immunology, Limnology, Animal Behavior, Plant Physiology, and Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. In addition, youll select classes from related disciplines, such as chemistry, math, and geoscience. You may also choose to add an internship.

IUP's Biology Department offers the best of both academic worlds. You can have the opportunities found at larger research institutions while also enjoying the more personal learning community found at smaller colleges.

Official transcripts from a high school or other secondary school in English are required for all students.
If you wish to transfer credits from another college or university, make sure to indicate that you are a transfer student on the application and forward your college transcripts, also. You will receive an evaluation of your credits during Orientation.
IUP is able to offer admission to students at varying levels of academic achievement and preparation. If you are looking for a benchmark, here is some info. Most students who earn admission to IUP meet or exceed these scores:
Cumulative high school GPA: 3.32
SAT: score of 1050
IUP SAT code: 2652
ACT: composite score of 22
ACT code: 3704.
TOEFL iBT - 61.
IELTS - 5.5.
Duolingo - 90.
GTEC - 1100.
TOEFL ITP - 500.
Cambridge - 160.
Pearson - 46.