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Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences - Biology and Society at Arizona State University - Tempe: Tuition: $31,200.00 USD/year (Scholarship Available)

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences - Biology and Society at Arizona State University - Tempe: Tuition: $31,200.00 USD/year (Scholarship Available)

The BS program in biological sciences with a concentration in biology and society focuses on training biology students to understand the social context of their science and to ask how and why a biological problem has been and should be studied. Students explore the ways in which policy decisions shape and are shaped by biological research and they investigate the meaning and significance of the life sciences in understanding our complex world.

The biology and society curriculum is highly individualized. This unique degree is home to world-class researchers and teachers in diverse fields, including bioscience ethics, history and philosophy of science, science communication, science education and science policy, all brought together under one program. Students have the opportunity to work with many renowned scholars in independent study and research projects.

Admission Requirements

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
  • Min GPA: 70.0% 
  • English Proficiency Requirements:
    For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
    • Min TOEFL iBT: 61
    • Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Listening: 5.5, Min Reading: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5)
    • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 95
    • Min PTE overall: 53
    Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.
    For conditional admission, instead of submitting language proficiency test scores, applicants may complete English courses prior to the academic program. The length of the English course is determined based on the applicant's level of English proficiency.

Other fees:

  • Health Insurance Fee: $2,861 per year
  • Undergraduate College Fee: $1,800 per year
  • Student Initiated Fee: $638 per year
  • International Visa Admin Fee: $200 per year
  • Book and Supplies Fee (estimated): $1,300 per year
* Note: Additional fees may apply
** All fees are subject to change without notice
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