Rochester Institute Of Technology
1 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623, United States

The Rochester Institute of Technology is a private research university in Rochester, New York. It was founded in 1829. It is one of only two institutes of technology in New York state, the other being the New York Institute of Technology.

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Bachelor of Science in Biology

  • Industry Technology: Sequence and annotate whole genomes of a variety of organisms using the Illumina MiSeq in the Genomics Lab.
  • Work Experience: RIT’s cooperative education and internship program includes science co-ops that offer opportunities to gain real-world experience.
  • Participate in Undegraduate Research: Engage in research projects starting as early as your first year, preparing you for a wide range of careers with hands-on experience.
  • Strong Career Paths: Join biology BS graduates in becoming highly competitive applicants for acceptance into veterinary school, medical and dental school, and graduate programs in health care professions.

Biology encompasses the processes and patterns that characterize living cells, organisms, and ecosystems. In the College of Science, biology is something that students do, rather than something they merely learn. RIT’s biology BS emphasizes hands-on laboratory work and field experience conducted by career biologists.

You’ll start with foundation courses in biology, math, chemistry, and liberal arts and then immerse yourself in the biological sciences, studying:

  • Animals
  • Micro-organisms
  • Plants at the level of molecules, cells, tissues, organisms, populations, and the environment

You will acquire a comprehensive set of practical skills, from the proper way to prepare cultures in the lab to gathering and analyzing ecological data in the field.

And since scientific knowledge is based on research, students are encouraged to participate in undergraduate biology research projects to enhance their educational experience and prepare them for graduate school or full-time employment. 

Students enrolled in the biology bachelor’s degree will be prepared to pursue advanced degrees in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, podiatry, and chiropractic medicine, as well as a wide range of graduate programs in the life sciences. Today’s careers require advanced degrees grounded in real-world experience. RIT’s Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees enable you to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in as little as five years of study, all while gaining the valuable hands-on experience that comes from co-ops, internships, research, study abroad, and more.

+1 MBA: Students who enroll in a qualifying undergraduate degree have the opportunity to add an MBA to their bachelor’s degree after their first year of study, depending on their program. Learn how the +1 MBA can accelerate your learning and position you for success.

If you’re interested in pursuing medical school and/or graduate programs in the health professions, two advising programs can guide your planning for advanced study in these competitive areas of study:  

https://www.rit.edu/study/biology-bs 

Students whose native language is not English must submit results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), PTE Academic or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Students may self-report their scores in the following ways:

  • On their application for admission
  • Via email at admissions@rit.edu
  • From your school/college counselor via mail or email

Admitted students will be required to submit their official scores once they choose to enroll at RIT.

All admitted students scoring in a conditional admission range will be tested by RIT's English Language Center upon arrival at RIT. The results of this testing will determine if English instruction for non-native speakers will be required before a student may begin academic courses. RIT also offers conditional admission where students can integrate English Language studies with their academic program.

If your scores fall below the conditional admission range, you may apply for English Language Center admission directly.

TOEFL - 79; PET - 58; IELTS - 6.5

If you have completed your most recent studies outside of the US and have demonstrated adequate resources to cover the entire cost of attending RIT, an I-20 will be sent with your acceptance letter.

Students who are awarded merit or need-based scholarships may use scholarships awarded as part of the documentation of support. The total support, which may include the merit or need-based scholarships if applicable, must total at least $70,000 USD in order for RIT to issue the I-20 or DS-2019 forms necessary to apply for a student visa.

If you will begin your studies at RIT within 5 months of attending a US secondary school, college or university, you will be asked to complete a SEVIS Transfer form with the assistance of your International Counselor.

Once we receive the SEVIS Transfer form, an acceptable Declaration of Financial Support and bank documentation, and you have sent RIT a non-refundable $500 enrollment deposit, your SEVIS record will be transferred from your previous school to RIT and an I-20 will be sent to you.

 

 

You may submit your fall application starting on August 1. Spring Semester or Summer Term applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

If RIT is your first choice university, there are many benefits to applying with one of our Friendly Early Decision plans. Learn more about Friendly Early Decision Benefits

Timeline                                                                                                                            Early Decision I     Early Decision II      Regular Decision
Application Deadline                                                                                    November 1st          January 1st          January 15th
Early Decision Financial Aid Application Recommended Deadline           November 1st          January 1st          Not Applicable
Recommended FAFSA Submission Recommended Deadline                   March 1st                 March 1st            January 15th
Decision Notification                                                                                   Mid-December         Mid-January       Mid-March
$500 Deposit Deadline - Pay Deposit                                                       January 15th             February 15th      May 1st
Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.

Deadlines may vary for each program check the below link to check the deadlines:

https://www.rit.edu/admissions/first-year-application 

Please send student details, documents and online application login credentials to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org without submitting the application.

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