University Of Louisville
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The University of Louisville (UofL) is a public research university in Louisville, Kentucky. It is part of the Kentucky state university system. Chartered in 1798 as the Jefferson Seminary, it became in the 19th century one of the first city-funded public colleges in the United States. The university is mandated by the Kentucky General Assembly to be a "Preeminent Metropolitan Research University".

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Bachelor of Science in Biology

There are two undergraduate degree programs offered in the Biology Department, a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Biology and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology. 

Bachelor of Science degrees are designed so that students get a particularly strong background in their area of interest in biology, cell/physiology, or ecology, but still have some flexibility to take courses of interest. Compared to the BA degree, the BS degree requires more science, both in biology and in another field (physics or geosciences), a specific calculus course, and one less course in a foreign language.  Each of the tracks in the BS degree also requires courses specific to the field of interest. BS degrees are valuable for students wanting to find employment in a biological field without further formal education, for students planning to attend graduate or professional school, and for students who hope to become teachers. 

Completion of this degree requires work to be submitted for the department’s Learning Outcomes Measurement. For details, email the department.

Accelerated BA-BS/MS in Biology

Biology majors who are considering pursuing a non-thesis master's degree (MS) in Biology can speed up the process by applying some of their undergraduate credit hours toward a master's degree.  Students accepted into the Accelerated BA-BS/MS program take three graduate courses (9 credit hours) as an undergraduate that apply toward both the bachelor's degree and the eventual master's degree. 

Early Start Program (with the College of Education and Human Development)

The Master of Arts in Teaching program in conjunction with the undergraduate programs in Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics offers a comprehensive and professionally-focused program leading to an additional degree of MAT Middle or Secondary Education. This early start program enables superior students to receive two degrees within five years. A total of 148 credits are required for the dual degrees: 121 credits of coursework devoted toward the baccalaureate degree and 36 credits toward the MAT, with nine hours double-counted. This program will be available for students who are entering their junior year. They may take graduate level courses in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) in their 4th year of study.

The current qualifications for the joint degree program have been agreed upon by discipline faculty from the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Education and Human Development. The criteria vary by discipline. Students enrolling in the accelerated program will be non-thesis students and must adhere to all policies pertaining to Graduate Students. All interested students must submit an application to the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) MAT program and meet the admission criteria.

https://catalog.louisville.edu/undergraduate/majors/biology-bs/ 

Application Checklist

  • Completed Undergraduate Application: UofL's Take Flight Application or the Common App. All international applicants must specify an intended major and program on their application.
  • $30 non-refundable application fee (U.S. dollars)
  • Academic records from all the secondary schools, universities, colleges or professional schools attended
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Meet the First-time Freshman or Transfer Student requirements

Academic Records

  • Transcripts must be official and submitted from all high school/post-secondary schools attended.
  • Transcripts issued by schools outside the United States require notarized, ATA-certified translation.
  • All academic credentials should be sent to adetran@louisville.edu or mailed directly to the Office of Admissions at Office of Admissions, Dept. AO, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292 USA
  • Transfer applicants

English Proficiency

All applicants for whom English is a second language need to show evidence of sufficient proficiency in the English language. If you are submitting test scores, please note that the scores must be official and come to UofL Admissions Office directly from the testing service. Applicants may demonstrate English proficiency by submitting the following materials:

  • TOEFL (internet-based test): 79 or higher
  • TOEFL (paper-based test): 550 or higher
  • TOEFL Essentials: 8.5 and above
  • IELTS: 6.5 or higher overall score from the academic module exam
  • Duolingo: 105 or higher
  • SAT: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 490 or higher (SAT taken March 2016 or later)
  • ACT: English sub-score of 18 or higher
  • AP: English Language and Composition score of 4 or higher
  • IB: 5 or higher on the English Language and Literature exam

To send scores directly to UofL using the institutional codes:

  • TOEFL code:1838
  • SAT code: 1838
  • ACT code: 1556

Students may also demonstrate English proficiency by:

  • completing two consecutive years of full-time high school in the U.S or any high school where English is primary language of instruction, with a grade of C or higher in English. This exemption is granted only based on official transcripts.
  • completing two consecutive years of full-time university/college in the U.S. or university/college where English is the primary language of instruction, with a grade of C or higher in English 101 or 102. This exemption is granted only based on official transcripts.

Notification of Admission Decision

The Office of Admissions will review your application and notify you of their admissions decision. Please do not make arrangements for your Visa interview or travel to the U.S. until you receive a written offer or admission from UofL and your Form I-20 or Form DS-2019 document.

Visa Process

After you meet the admissions requirements, International Center will contact you for additional materials to issue your Form I-20 (for students seeking F-1 visa) or Form DS-2019 (for students seeking J-1 visa). Please do not send the materials to the Admissions Office; only send the materials to the International Center after you are being contacted.

You will need to submit

  • a copy of your passport
  • Financial Statement
  • Additional materials for transfer students:
  • A copy of your current Form I-20 or Form DS-2019
  • I-94 record

Financial Statement

You will be asked to demonstrate that you have adequate financial resources to support your educational and living expenses for the duration of your studies in the U.S. Please refer to this page for the International Cost of Attendance.

  • If you are submitting proof of personal funds, please attach an original dated official bank letter verifying that you or your family has the total necessary funds on deposit.
  • For government, agency or employer financial support, please provide an original letter from the sponsor stating the amount and duration of the scholarship and validity for attendance at the University of Louisville.
  • If you will have a U.S. sponsor, they should complete the Affidavit of Support I-134 form and provide the necessary documents.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact International Admissions Officer Beth Schroeder.

https://louisville.edu/admissions/apply/international/application-requirements 

Students who are not U.S. citizens or immigrants will need to submit an admissions application to the Office of Admissions and financial documents to the International Center. The application provides information concerning the student's academic background and educational goals. First-time freshmen applicants and transfer applicants with less than 24 hours are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores, unless applying to the School of Music or Speed School of Engineering. Applications should be received by the Office of Admissions well in advance of the desired enrollment date in order to allow adequate time for processing. International student applicants should refer to the following list of application priority deadlines:

  • Fall Semester: May 1
    Term begins late August
  • Spring Semester: November 1
    Term begins early January
  • Summer Semester: April 1
    Various terms begin in May, June and July

When all required credentials have been submitted, the application will be reviewed by the Office of Admissions. Once an admissions decision has been made, the student will be notified.

https://catalog.louisville.edu/undergraduate/admission/