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Course Overview

Students should consult the catalog of the school they plan to attend in order to include in their undergraduate programs any special prerequisites not included in the biology curriculum. The pre-professional adviser helps students prepare for entrance into their desired professions. It should be noted that the majority of the students accepted to graduate schools have completed four years of undergraduate work.

Students majoring in Biology develop the following skills and abilities:

  1. Ability to use the scientific method and understand its strengths and weaknesses: Clearly states a hypothesis; Identifies not only the basics of the issue, but recognizes the nuances of the issue.
  2. Ability to research a biological topic using traditional and computer technology: Provides a thorough and relevant literature review; Considers alternate ways to approach the questions; Ability to read and evaluate professional scientific literature; Demonstrates understanding of the relationship between experiment and theory.
  3. Ability to write and communicate science: Writing enhances the presentation; Writing is consistently well written; Writing communicates clearly using the language of biology; Writing displays an excellent command of writing mechanics; Topics are clearly organized; Topics are covered in-depth; Topics display an abundance of original ideas; APA style is used consistently and accurately without any errors.
  4. Ability to utilize mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills in biology: Analyzes data via graphs, statistics and curve fitting as appropriate; Possess observational and technical skills; Carries out controlled experiments using the proper equipment and safety measurements; Identifies relevant constraints; Collects data carefully and with appropriate precision; Uses initial data to refine the experiment.
  5. Possess major field knowledge: Identifies an appropriate question by using prior knowledge; Ability to successfully compete in biologically related fields; Obtains acceptance into graduate/professional schools or employment in the field.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

Submit an application.

  1. Upload or mail your academic records from all secondary schools attended. If your transcripts, diploma, or any other academic documents are not in English, you MUST include an official English translation. Include any AP, IB, and/or GCE scores. You may be eligible for transfer credit for the following exams and qualifying scores: Metropolitan Campus AP Policy  or Florham Campus AP Policy

    IB Diploma/ Certificates: 5 or higher per Higher Level exam

    GCE A-levels: C or above per A-level exam (up to 6 credits)

  2. Submit a TOEFL, IELTS, PTE-A, or SAT score.
    – Read about our English Proficiency Requirements.
    – An SAT or ACT score is optional for admission but required for higher scholarship consideration.
  3. Submit (2) letters of recommendation from academic references.
  4. Submit a copy of your passport.
  5. Submit a bank statement and Affidavit of Financial Support if you are seeking an F-1 visa.
    – Bank statements must indicate a balance that will cover your first year of tuition and living expenses.
    – The Affidavit of Support must be in the name of the sponsor on your bank statement. Multiple bank statements require an affidavit from each sponsor. Self-sponsored applicants do not need an affidavit.

English Language Requirements:

  Regular (Direct) Admission Pre-Master’s Program (Graduate) Intermediate Pre-Master’s Program (Graduate) Pre-University Program (Undergraduate) Intermediate Pre-University Program (Undergraduate) Conditional Admission
TOEFLIBT 70 60 50 50 40 Not required
IELTS 6 5.5 5 5 4.5 Not required
ITEP 3.7 3.5 3.2 3.2 2.9 Not required
Pearson’s PTE-A 53 50 50 45 36 Not required
GTEC 1150 1075 1000 1000 900 Not required
E3PT 65 58 58 54 48 Not required
Duolingo 100 90 80 80 70 Not required
FDU EPS EPS 1109 + 1119 EPS placement test score 8   EPS placement test score 7   Not required
or EPS placement test score 7 EPS placement test score 3
EPS 5109 + 5119    
Other SAT EBRW: 480 ELS EAP level 110 ELS EAP level 109 ELS EAP level 109 ELS EAP level 107 Not required
ACT English: 22
ELS EAP level 112

Fees

Tuition Fees and Medical Insurance: $37000

This information was accurate on : 13/04/2021
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