University Of Akron
302 E Buchtel Ave, Akron, OH 44325, United States

The University of Akron is a public research university in Akron, Ohio, United States. It is part of the University System of Ohio. As a STEM-focused institution, it focuses on industries such as polymers, advanced materials, and engineering. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

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Biology is the fastest-growing field of science today — its impact is carried to many fronts — medicine and health care; the environment and climate changes; global population and food sources. 

  • Core courses provide the fundamentals of modern biology (e.g., principles of biology, evolution, ecology, cell and molecular biology, genetics)
  • You can earn a bachelor's of science degree with a major in Biomedical Science or Biology, and within these programs you will be able to choose such courses as:
    • pre-med track
    • human anatomy
    • neurobiology
    • biomimicry
    • microbiology
    • ecology and evolution
    • molecular biology
    • field ecology
    • genetics
    • biology of behavior
    • comparative biomechanics
    • animal physiology
    • aquatic biology
  • Your work within the Department of Biology can also serve as a cornerstone for our B.S./M.S. degree or our new Early Assurance Pathway with Northeast Ohio Medical University.

Professional Preparation

Coursework will prepare you for professional schools, such as medical, dental, veterinary and pharmacy. We have several partnerships with local medical, pharmacy and osteopathy programs that can be found on our Partnerships web page. In collaboration with our LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education, our department can also prepare you to teach high school biology.

Integrated Approach to Experimentation

We cross boundaries between traditional disciplines, from the cellular to the ecosystem level, and our Integrated Bioscience and Biomimicry programs underscore our broad approach to the study of biology. Through these programs, our students examine bio-based problems using techniques and ideas drawn from chemistry, engineering, geosciences, computer science and more. This cutting-edge approach to research also forms the basis for much of our teaching, as many courses offer hands-on training and a multidisciplinary methodology.

Our Faculty 

  • are innovative and interactive in both the classroom and laboratory environment
  • have been recognized with numerous teaching awards
  • use multimedia technology, inquiry-based teaching and research experiences to enhance classroom learning

Akron Advantage

Hands-on Research

The Department of Biology offers an array of research experiences.

Recent Placements Include:

Biology Student Organizations

Interact with other biology students and professionals in the field through such organizations as:

  • Minority Association of Pre-Medical/Pre-Health Students
  • Phi Delta Epsilon (Pre-med Fraternity)
  • Pre-Dental Club
  • Neuroscience Club
  • Pre-Optometry Club
  • Pre-Pharmacy Society
  • Pre-Vet Club

For more information on biology clubs and organizations, see our Biology Clubs web page.

Sample Curriculum

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Admissions information

We understand that attending college far from home can be both exciting and overwhelming. The University of Akron (UA) has students enrolled from 70 countries, and it is our mission to support you before and after you arrive here. We hope you soon feel at home here at UA.

About admissions

We take a holistic approach to the application review process. We consider a variety of factors when reviewing applications and additional materials and making an admission decision.

Please review the following information to learn more about the process to apply, including requirements, deadlines and more.

Minimum requirements for English proficiency:

All undergraduate international applicants must provide proof of English proficiency by meeting the minimum score from one of the following acceptable tests. This requirement can be waived if you meet certain criteria.

TOEFL iBT 71
IELTS 6.0
SAT (Evidence-based reading & writing) *test taken after March, 2016 500
ACT English 18
Duolingo English Test (DET) 95
CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced) 169
PTE 48
GTEC CBT or GTEC 1126 or 1135

Notes:

  1. TOEFL, IELTS, SAT and ACT scores are valid for two years from the test date. The University of Akron accepts only valid test scores.
  2. All TOEFL results from ETS will be accepted. We do not accept Institutional TOEFL results or certificates from non-University of Akron Engllsh language programs.
  3. To send official test results directly from the test organizations to The University of Akron, please use the codes below:
    • TOEFL: 1829
    • ACT: 3338
    • SAT: 1829
  4. If you are a transfer student from a US college or university and have completed an approved college English Composition course with a final grade of C or better.

Transcript Translation and Evaluation

  • If your transcripts are not in English, they must be officially translated. Original copies should be provided together with the translated versions.
  • 2024 summer or fall terms will need to submit a NACES Evaluation along with your application, we accept evaluations from WES or ECE and other accredited members of NACES and AICE. You can find a list of accredited members on their websites.

Official Documents

  • Official documents (including transcripts, test results, and diplomas or certificates) MUST be submitted for full admission, award of scholarships and the issuance of an I-20.
  • An official final transcript must be submitted before you can register for your second semester coursework.
  • We highly recommend that you should submit official rather than unofficial documents to avoid delay in your admission and immigration process.

Information for students applying to begin in SUMMER 2024, FALL 2024 or BEYOND

  • 2024 summer or fall terms will need to submit a NACES Evaluation along with your application, we accept evaluations from WES or ECE and other accredited members of NACES and AICE. You can find a list of accredited members on their websites.

SAT or ACT – The University of Akron is test-optional. The SAT or ACT is not required for admission or scholarship consideration for applicants.

If you wish to have your test scores considered in the holistic admission review process, please send official test results directly from the test organizations to The University of Akron. Please use the codes below:

  • ACT: 3338
  • SAT: 1829

https://www.uakron.edu/international/apply/ 

Fall June 1
Spring October 1

  1. First-time international students typically are not eligible to enroll during the summer semesters.
  2. If required documents arrive after the deadline, your application may be deferred to the following semester.
  3. The University of Akron operates on a rolling admission basis. You will be notified of your admission decision after all application documents have been received and reviewed. The decision will be posted in your applicant portal.

Semester (term) start dates

https://www.uakron.edu/international/apply/dates