High Point University
1 N University Pkwy, High Point, NC 27262, United States

High Point University is a private university in High Point, North Carolina. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The university was founded as High Point College in 1924, and it became High Point University in 1991. HPU offers 63 undergraduate majors, 65 undergraduate minors, and 18 graduate majors.

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Bachelor of Science in Biology

Why should I major in biology at HPU?

  • Jobs in health care consistently rank among the highest in-demand jobs in the USA. Our Health Science track can prepare you with the coursework needed for these professional programs.
  • In the midst of our planet’s 6th major mass extinction, the demand for citizens equipped with the knowledge and skill to solve current and future ecological and environmental challenges is greater than ever.
  • Biology sharpens critical thinking and analytical skills, which are applicable to a variety of professional positions, even outside of the sciences.
  • We are standing at the precipice of a DNA revolution—our Cellular and Molecular Biology track will prepare you for a future in these cutting-edge fields.
  • Zika. Cancer. Climate Change. Through biology, you can be part of the solution to some of the world’s greatest challenges.

Experiential Learning

Research Opportunities

Students are invited to work with faculty on research projects in the following areas:

  • Insect ecology and physiology
  • Cancer biology
  • Neurobiology
  • Plant stress physiology
  • Endocrine disrupting compounds and toxicology
  • Microbiology of infectious disease
  • Aquatic ecology
  • Agricultural genetics
  • Paleobiology
  • Intracellular trafficking
  • Mammalian hibernation

Students and faculty present research at prestigious academic conferences and symposia:

  • Association of Southeastern Biologists Meeting
  • International Congress of Entomology
  • Keystone Symposia
  • American Society for Cell Biology
  • Cellular Biology of Eukaryotic Pathogens Symposium
  • American Society for Microbiology Conference for Undergraduate Educators
  • American Society for Microbiology Microbe
  • Association of Biology Laboratory Educators
  • Ecological Society of America
  • International Workshop on Anthocyanins
  • State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium
  • North Carolina Academy of Science
  • American Society of Parasitologists
  • Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society National Convention
  • Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students
  • North Carolina Branch of the American Society for Microbiology

Summer research opportunities on campus

The HPU Summer Research Program in the Sciences provides an opportunity for selected students and faculty in the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics to work together on research projects for eight weeks at High Point University. Housing, meals, and stipend are provided to participants.

Extramural grants

  • National Science Foundation – Plant Adaptation to Regional Cloud Regimes
  • United States Forest Service – Insect Response to Prescribed Fire and Fuel Reduction
  • NC Biotechnology Center – Development of an Interdisciplinary Cell Culture Facility
  • Association of Biology Laboratory Educators – Development of Inquiry-Based Laboratory Exercises

Holistic Learning

Clubs and Honors Societies

A diverse array of clubs and honor societies provides students with opportunities for extracurricular enrichment:

  • Biology Club
  • Health Occupations Students of America
  • Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society
  • Alpha Epsilon Delta PreMedical Honor Society
  • Physicians Assistants Club
  • Pre-Professionals Club
  • Emergency Medical Technician Club
  • STEM Club
  • Green Team

Career Opportunities

See what careers are offered within the various tracks of this major: Health Sciences Track (Pre-Professional), Cell, Molecular & Biotechnology Track and Organismal & Evolutionary Biology Track.

  • Dentist or Orthodontist
  • Medical Doctor
  • Medical Scribe
  • Osteopathic Medicine
  • Pathologist Assistant
  • Pharmacist
  • Physician Assistant
  • Public Health Educator
  • Veterinary Doctor
  • Cancer Biologist
  • College Faculty
  • Forensic Investigator
  • Genetic Engineer
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Microbiologist
  • Patent Examiner
  • Quality Control Specialist
  • Research Scientist
  • Agriculture and Food Scientist
  • Arborist
  • Botanist
  • Conservation Biologist
  • Museum Curator
  • Oceanographer
  • Paleontologist
  • Water Quality Specialist
  • Wildlife Rehabilitation
  • Zoologist

https://www.highpoint.edu/biology/ 

Application – Submit the application for undergraduate admissions: www.highpoint.edu/apply.

Transcripts – Submit your official transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at HPU. We require certified English translations and curriculum evaluations of each transcript.

We recommend using one of the following companies for translation and Course-by-Course Evaluation:

Test Scores – High Point University does not require these scores, but they could meet your English Proficiency requirements or help you qualify for academic scholarships. If you have completed the SAT or ACT, you are encouraged to submit the official scores with your application with the links below.

  • SAT – The school code for SAT is 5293
  • ACT – The ACT code is 3108

English Proficiency –  Students of non English speaking countries are required to submit one of the following accepted English proficiency exams. Below are the accepted tests and the minimum test score requirements:

These are the minimum scores, but do not guarantee acceptance.

Students may be conditionally accepted based on their demonstrated English proficiency. If you are conditionally accepted for language proficiency, you will be required to complete the highest proficiency levels at INTERLINK.
Exceptions – Students of non English speaking countries who have completed school in the USA for 2 years or more do not have to submit an English language proficiency test.

https://www.highpoint.edu/admissions/international-admissions/ 

  • Early Decision (Priority 1, BINDING): November 1
  • Early Action (non-binding): November 15
  • Early Decision II (Priority 2, BINDING): February 1
  • Regular Decision (Priority): February 1
  • Regular Decision (Final): March 1

https://www.highpoint.edu/admissions/international-students/ 

Please send the student details and documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org. IGS team will submit the application through channel partner.