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About BA In Biological Science in California State University Sacramento

The Department of Biological Sciences offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. At the undergraduate level, students are able to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree, a Bachelor of Science degree, or a Minor in Biological Sciences.

Pre-Major Requirements

The Biological Sciences program at Sacramento State is one of the most highly sought after programs in Northern California. Due to the large number of applications, the program is now officially impacted. Students wishing to become Biological Science majors must complete a series of required lower division and then must apply for admission to the program. Check the department website for requirements, and it is highly recommended that interested students speak with an advisor at the Natural Sciences Advising Center (NSAC) as soon as possible.

Freshmen interested in the major are admitted as pre-Biological Science majors.

To change to the Biological Sciences major, pre-major students are required to complete the following courses and grade requirements and submit a Declaration of Major form to the Biological Science Department Office along with transcript copies.

Academic qualification equivalents

• High School Transcript Minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 scale or average 80% marks

• High School Diploma Must accompany transcript

English language requirements

• TOEFL: 64 iBT
• IELTS: 6.0
• DuoLingo: 95
• Sacramento State ELI: Level 7
• PTE Academic: 50

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