Catholic University Of America
620 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20064, United States

The Catholic University of America is a private Catholic research university in Washington, D.C. It is a pontifical university of the Catholic Church in the United States and the only institution of higher education founded by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

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Bachelor of Science in Biology

The Department of Biology offers a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in biology. Our students gain an excellent foundation in the basic sciences, allowing for specialization at the graduate level.

On a practical level, many students opt for the B.S. program because there is more elective choice in the B.S. program, where biology and free electives give you considerable freedom in selecting four courses.

Students also have the option of a dual degree program to earn a bachelors and a masters degree in five years.

Suggested Sequence of Courses - https://biology.catholic.edu/academics/undergraduate/bio-bs-ba/index.html

B.S./M.S. Dual Degree Program

By the start of their junior year, undergraduates at Catholic University may elect to enter the dual degree program. Students in this program earn both a B.S. degree in biology and an M.S. degree in biotechnology. The program requires 30 credits.

This program offers several advantages:

A Bachelors and a Masters degree earned in 5 rather than 6 years

A summer internship in biotechnology offers experience and employment opportunities

Graduates with a dual degree will earn higher pay

Graduates with a dual degree start earning a year sooner

In addition to the basic requirements for the B.S. degree in biology, the curriculum includes the following:

Graduate-level biology courses are double counted for 12 credits

Four new biotechnology courses provide 12 credits

Summer internship earns 4 credits

Graduate research seminar gets 2 credits

At Catholic University, you will find inspiration for your story. Our beautiful 176-acre campus in the heart of Washington, D.C. will provide you with enriching opportunities inside and outside the classroom.

Apply for free: Use the Common Application for undergraduate admission

Already Applied? Check the Application Portal for application status and/or confirm enrolment

Email required documents to cua-international@cua.edu 

How to Apply

Apply online by Jan. 15

Provide proof of English language proficiency

TOEFL – 80 ; IELTS – 6.5 ; PET – 58 ; Duolingo - 105

Confirm financial support

Supply secondary school report with transcripts (translated)

Review admission packet with visa information

Please note: Catholic University does not charge a fee to apply.

International students applying to Catholic University must have successfully completed a university preparatory course of study at a secondary school (a minimum of 12 years of primary and secondary school training comprising the equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma). Upon receipt of your completed application and required admission materials, your credentials are reviewed by members of the admission staff. 

Evaluation

Once your application is complete, the evaluation and review process takes approximately 2-4 weeks (certain programs may have a longer evaluation and review process).

Official decision letters, immigration documents, and instructions for confirming your enrollment will be sent via email to the email address used on the admission application.

You can check your status at any time in your application portal to see what documents we have received and what is still needed to complete your application.

https://www.catholic.edu/admission/international-students/undergraduate-international-admission.html 

Fall semester (Sept. to Dec.)

Nov. 1 —  Early Action and Early Decision I application deadline

Feb. 1 — Regular Decision and Early Decision II application deadline

https://www.catholic.edu/admission/international-students/undergraduate-international-admission.html

Apply online 

Start the application online using the link provided above

Application Coding: Students MUST add the code “GP02” to their applications to ensure the application is coded for Indo Global Studies.

Note - Please share tagging proof, student details and documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org after submitting the application.