About Biology in University of San Francisco

Our department offers two concentrations that provide a more in-depth examination of the life sciences:

• Molecular Biology Emphasis: The molecular biology emphasis prepares students for positions in academic, clinical or industrial biotechnology laboratories. It also prepares students for graduate study in genetics, molecular biology and other fields of the life sciences.
• Ecology Emphasis: The ecology emphasis prepares students for careers in research, consulting, and outreach focused on ecology and the environment. It also prepares students for graduate study in marine and terrestrial ecology, astrobiology, environmental science, and medicine.

MAJORS

• Biology
• Biology with Molecular Biology Emphasis
• Biology with Ecology Concentration
• Biology Honors Program
• 4+1 BS/PSM Biotechnology 

Academic qualification equivalents

• You'll need a transcript from each school that you've attended, plus a certified translation if the transcript is not in English. Your school counselor may also directly email your transcript(s) and your school report to international@usfca.edu.

English language requirements

• TOEFL: 80 (minimum score required: 65)
• IELTS: 6.5 (minimum score required: 6.0)
• Duolingo: 105 (minimum score required: 95) or PTE: 60

University of San Francisco Highlights

San Francisco State University Cost of Attendance

• Tuition, books and supplies, accommodation and board, transportation, and incidental fees are all included in the cost of studying in the United States.
• The cost of attendance for a full-time undergraduate student living on campus is listed below:

The university has a set tuition charge, as well as other costs, and the undergraduate full-time tuition fee and cost of attendance are as follows:

The graduate students cost of attendance will be:-