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Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction , Colorado ,United States

Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology, Biological Sciences (BS)

The Bachelor of Science degree with a Biological Sciences major provides a broad background in the biological sciences.  Students choose biology courses from four categories:  cellular, molecular, and developmental biology; anatomical and physiological biology; organismal biology; and ecology, evolution, and systematics.  The Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology Concentration will provide a solid background in cell and molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry. The concentration prepares graduates of this program for careers in the medical field, cell biology, and biotechnology, which are just a few of the career options available.

Campus Information

Colorado

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Aug

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) has numerous job opportunities available, including both staff and faculty positions, as well as student employment opportunities. The university offers a variety of roles, from full-time faculty and staff positions to part-time and adjunct faculty roles, and even opportunities for students through work-study programs. 

Student Employment:
CMU offers various student employment programs, including those requiring work-study funding and those that don't.
Work-Study:
Students can find work-study positions by completing the FAFSA and accepting their work-study award.
On-Campus Jobs:
Students can explore various on-campus jobs through the Handshake platform.
MAVworks:
Students can explore MAVworks, a program for on-campus student employment. 
For Faculty and Staff:

  • Full-time Faculty: CMU hires full-time faculty instructors in various departments.
  • Adjunct Faculty: Part-time and contract-based faculty positions are also available.
  • Staff Positions: The university also hires for staff positions, including administrative and classified staff. 

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

TOEFL Internet Based
 
Minimum Score: 70
 
Note: Subject score minimums apply to Reading and Writing
IELTS
 
Minimum Score: Band 6
 
Note: Subject score minimums apply to Reading and Writing
 
DuoLingo
 
Minimum Score: 105
 
Note: Scores must come directly from DuoLingo to count as official; subject score minimums may apply 
 
Oxford ELLT Minimum Score: 6 Discount code available upon request
All Other English Proficiency Tests
 
Evidence will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
 
Any costs associated with a proficiency exam is the responsibility of the applicant

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
  • Duration: 04 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 83904 USD
    Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
    Application Fee: 40 USD
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