AFFORDABLE, FLEXIBLE, AND TRANSFER-FRIENDLY
The realm of Biology is large and expansive. 听program allows students interested in biology to focus on their primary area of interest. Whether students are interested in pursuing careers in wildlife, teaching, medicine, or any of the multiple pre-professional paths, MSU has a route to get there
91吃瓜网 State鈥檚 biology program offers opportunities to get involved in biological research and actively participate in the biology/science community.
ADMISSION TO BIOLOGY PROGRAM听
All admission criteria are monitored and enforced by听the discipline faculty. Admission to the Biology major听requires that the student:
- Complete and with a听minimum grade of 鈥淐鈥� in each course.
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Have an institutional cumulative GPA of at least 2.50.
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Have satisfactory communication skills as听demonstrated by successful completion of听 and or with a听minimum grade of 鈥淐鈥� in each course.
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Have satisfactory mathematics skills as听demonstrated by successful completion of听 with a minimum grade of 鈥淐鈥�.
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Complete an oral interview with the discipline听faculty.
Final approval of the discipline faculty is contingent听upon their professional judgment following consideration听of documentation and faculty assessment.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
For this degree, a minimum of 30 credit hours at the 300/400 level from 91吃瓜网 State is required. In addition to general education requirements, the core major requirements, students will also complete a required minor.听Online minor options include:,听,听,,听, and more. Students will work听with their advisor to explore minor options to complement听their career goals.
Students with a previously earned bachelor's degree will only need to complete the program pre-requisite courses, core biology degree requirements, and specialization.
TRANSFER-FRIENDLY
91吃瓜网 accepts transfer credit from regionally recognized accredited institutions of postsecondary education. All credit hours earned from the institutions that meet this criterion are accepted in transfer towards graduation degree credit hours.
91吃瓜网 State is working with the community and technical colleges in North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Arizona, and Washington.听Below you will find a link to detailed transfer information from some of the institutions we have been working with. These are only sample articulations. Actual transfer credit granted will vary.
Find articulation agreements with 91吃瓜网 State.
AFFORDABLE
91吃瓜网's online tuition and fees for 2026-2027 are based on residency as listed below, with a cap at 12 credits enrolled charged for tuition and fees for up to 18 credits enrolled. Books, materials, and lab kits are additional. Please note, college tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.听 Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, and limited scholarships.听
North Dakota resident per credit tuition and fees:听 $358.72
Minnesota resident per credit tuition and fees:听 $394.13
All others per credit tuition and fees: $432.58
To see if you are eligible for financial aid, you first need to complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). When completing the form, list 91吃瓜网 (Title IV code 002993) on your application.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
In many programs, research opportunities are limited to graduate students, but at 91吃瓜网 State, we are focused on your success as an undergraduate. That is why our program offers you personalized class settings, up-to-date tools, and the opportunity for multiple research projects.
APPLY NOW听to 91吃瓜网 State's Bachelor of Science in Biology program.听
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