Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo
Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo

1903 Western Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA

Bachelor of Science - Biology

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

The biology major in the Department of Biological Sciences at Western Michigan University will train you in the broad spectrum of the life sciences. After completing the required foundation courses, you may choose electives to suit your specific areas of interest. You will have the opportunity to study botany, cell biology, developmental biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, microbiology, neuroscience, pathology, physiology, virology and zoology.

Pre-Professional Pathways

Pre-professional is a category for College of Arts and Sciences students at Western Michigan University who intend to enter a professional school after graduating with their bachelor's degrees. If you plan to enter a health profession or attend law school, WMU's pre-professional pathways offer the guidance, support, academic preparation and field experience you need to be successful. Please let your recruiter know if you are interested in one or multiple pathways. The options are:
  • Pre-chiropractic
  • Pre-dental
  • Pre-forensic science
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-naturopathic medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-physical therapy
  • Pre-physician assistant
  • Pre-public health
  • Pre-veterinary
  • Pre-secondary education

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

63%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

May 9, 2024

Submission deadline

February 1, 2025

Open date

May 9, 2024

Submission deadline

May 1, 2025

Open date

March 1, 2025

Submission deadline

September 1, 2025

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree including an optional internship

Program Length

$14669 USD

Cost of Living

$100 USD

Application fee

$15117 USD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

International Student Fee: $750 per year
Enrollment Fee: $823 per year
Student Assessment Fee: $84 per year
Medical Insurance Fee: $1,600 per year
Sustainability Fee: $16 per year