Texas Wesleyan University
1201 Wesleyan St, Fort Worth, TX 76105, United States

Texas Wesleyan University is a private Methodist university in Fort Worth, Texas. It was founded in 1890 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The main campus is located in the Polytechnic Heights neighborhood of Fort Worth. Its mascot is the ram.

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Bachelor of Science in Biology

Explore the world of biology at Texas Wesleyan. You'll learn about cell biology, organisms, populations and do independent research. You won't just memorize things from a giant textbook. The biology department is all about hands-on learning in a laboratory setting.

Maybe you're interested in professional school? You can join our Pre-Professional Program or apply to the 3+4 Dental Early Admission Program through the University of Texas at San Antonio. With a degree in biology, you'll be ready to work in biotechnology, teach in a public or private school or even attend graduate school.

Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program

The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program provides funding to institutions of higher education to provide scholarships, stipends and programmatic support to recruit and prepare STEM majors and professional to become K-12 teachers. Juniors and seniors in STEM programs can earn between $10,000 and $23,400 based on need, and are mentored by experienced STEM teachers during clinical training.

Do more than go to class, get involved in the biology department. Joining a student organization helps you get to know other students in your major, build your resume and make connections while at Texas Wesleyan. Take a look at the different opportunities you have to get involved in the biology department.

Summer 2022 Science Research Internship

About the internship

The Summer Science Research Internship program is sponsored by the Sam Taylor Fund of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church and is given to the Biology Department for research on invasive species in the Tandy Hill Natural Area. This support brings undergraduate students together during the summer at Texas Wesleyan for an eight-week natural sciences research experience. Participants become familiar with the varied disciplines and methodologies used in natural science research.

This year, research on the community and population ecology of the alien invasive flora of Tandy Hills is offered to four students that have successfully completed introductory coursework in biology, chemistry and math. Students awarded the summer research internship are expected to work eight-hour days, four days per week for eight weeks. Compensation is $10.10 an hour. The program begins at 8 a.m. June 1 and lasts through Wednesday, July 29, 2022. Research activities will require the students to spend some time outside in the plant community and in the laboratory.

Program Components

  • Library and electronic research techniques
  • Preparation for research
  • Engagement with faculty mentors
  • Research presentation skills
  • Information and strategies for financial support in graduate school
  • Advice on selecting a graduate school

During the internship you will:

  • Work with a faculty mentor whose research interests are related to their own;
  • Write a paper and poster based on the intern’s research results that can be presented at a regional or national meeting
  • Develop a computer-assisted oral presentation and a research presentation to be presented at the conclusion of the program and that can be presented at a national conference
  • Compete for a cash prize at the end of the summer research experience.

Program requirements

Students that have completed at least their freshman year, have a 2.25 cumulative grade point average, are majoring in biology, biochemistry, chemistry or other life science discipline and have the intention of pursuing education beyond the bachelor’s level are encouraged to apply.

https://txwes.edu/academics/artssciences/undergraduate-majors/biology/ 

1. Complete the Online Application

It'll take you less than 15 minutes to complete and submit your online application. Once you have created an online application, an online application portal will be created for you. This portal is where you will upload other important documents.

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2. Upload Transcripts

Please upload all your documents to your application portal.

  • All examination results, marks, transcripts or grade sheets from your secondary school, as well as those from any post-secondary college or university attended.

Applicants will be reviewed for regular admission according to a cumulative weighted secondary school grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale). 
We do require all examination results, marks, transcripts or grade sheets from your secondary school, as well as those from any post-secondary college or university attended.

3. Upload Proof of English Proficiency

Please upload all your documents to your application portal.

Evidence of English proficiency through one of the following:

  1. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 68/190/520 (internet, computer, paper-based) minimum (scores must be less than two years old)
  2. IELTS score of 6.0 minimum (must be less than two years old) or 5.0/5.5 for full admission via the Linguistic Diversity Bridge Program (scores must be less than two years old)
  3. Other official evidence of English language proficiency, as approved by Texas Wesleyan University

Have a GPA below 2.75 on a 4.0 scale

We'll work with you to get the best chance at an acceptance letter and scholarship.
If you took the SAT or ACT, you can choose to submit your scores — it can help boost your chances of admission.

  • SAT Code: 6828
  • ACT Code: 4222

If not, no worries. You can start the process for your application to be reviewed by members of the faculty.

  1. You must submit all of the following items to your admission counselor:
    • A personal essay about why attending Texas Wesleyan would be beneficial for you
    • Provide letters of recommendation
    • Submit a resume
    • Participate in a personal interview
  2. Once you have turned in all of your paperwork, your file will be sent to the faculty committee for review and a second admission decision.

Note: The University is the sole judge of a student's English proficiency.

4. Obtain I-20

To be issued Form I-20, international applicants must be admitted to the academic program and must submit following documents:

  1. Passport ID page
  2. Bank Statement (evidence of sufficient funding for the period of study in the U.S.)
  3. Affidavit Support Form
  4. New Student Fee $75

https://txwes.edu/admissions/international/ 

Important Dates

Application Deadlines

  • Fall June 30
  • Spring October 31

Proof of Funding

  • Fall June 30
  • Spring November 1

https://txwes.edu/admissions/international/