Biological Science B.S. | University of Houston-Clear Lake

Bring Your Love of Biology to Life

A Bachelor of Science in Biological Science from University of Houston-Clear Lake will give you a broad base of knowledge in the life sciences and prepare you for advanced study in the biomedical, biotechnical and environmental fields. You must choose one of the following specializations to focus your academic pursuits:

Cell/Molecular/Biotechnology
Ecology/Microbiology/Aquatic/Marine
Physiology/PreHealth
Plant Biology
Forensic Biology

From the Classroom to the Real World

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for biological scientists is expected to climb about 21 percent through 2018, a much faster rate than the average for other occupations. UHCL’s College of Science and Engineering creates opportunities to put your knowledge to use in private industry and corporations, nonprofit organizations, and local, state and federal agencies. As a student, you can get involved by engaging in applied research in medicine, aerospace, biotechnology and chemistry.

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Admission Requirements

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Degree Requirements

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Forensic Biology - Degree Plan | Degree Map

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Deadlines for Applying

Freshman Deadlines
Summer 2019

Priority - February 1
Final (Summer Session I) - June 10*
Final (Summer Session II) - July 15*
*Online application closes May 21. Freshman students applying after May 21 must submit all required documents along with paper application to the Office of Admissions.
Fall 2019

Priority - February 1
Final - August 1
Spring 2020

Priority - September 1
Final - December 1

Transfer Deadlines
Spring 2019

Final - January 22
Summer 2019

Priority – May 21
Final (Summer Session I) – June 10
Final (Summer Session II) – July 15
Fall 2019

Priority - August 12
Final - August 26
Spring 2020

Priority - January 1
Final - TBA

Online applications close for transfer students after the Priority Deadline. Students who apply after the priority deadline must submit all required documentation with their paper application to the Office of Admissions and will be processed for late registration.

International Deadlines
Fall

Priority – March 1
Final – June 1
Spring

Priority – August 1
Final – November 1
Summer*

Priority – February 1
Final – April 20

Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline

*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.