Integrated BSc/MSc

Biology: Ecology and Society

Learn more about studying Biology: Ecology and Society as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's / Master's
  • Duration
    4 years / 1 year
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    52,924USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug, Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Pace University says about their program:

In this unique combined degree program, you’ll build solid scientific foundations in Pace’s BS in Biology before embarking on the MSc in Ecology and Society, an immersive graduate program at the University for Peace in Costa Rica. In addition to engaging in meaningful hands-on research in one of the world’s most diverse ecological landscapes, you’ll finish both degrees in just five years.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Official transcripts for all high school and post-high school institutions attended

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Transcripts from every accredited college or university attended (not just the degree granting institution) must be sent either to Pace University, directly from the academic institution electronically or by mail, or forwarded by the applicant in sealed envelopes from the academic institution.

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • TOEFL iBT

    80

  • PTE Academic

    54

  • Cambridge (CAE)

    Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency score 176

  • Duolingo

    115

Postgraduate

  • IELTS

    6.5 | 7.5

  • TOEFL iBT

    80 | 100

  • PTE Academic

    54 | 68

  • Cambridge (CAE)

    Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency score 176 | 191

  • Duolingo

    115 | 130

English proficiency test requirements may vary depending on the program

English proficiency waivers

Proof of Citizenship from a country where English is the official language, i.e. Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbuda, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Canada, Christmas Island, Cocos, Cooks Islands, Dominica, England, Eswatini, Fiji, Ghana, Grenada, Grenadines, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Keeling Island, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liberia, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Montserrat, N. Marianas, Nevis, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Sierra Leone, South Africa, St. Christopher, St. Helena, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom, American Virgin Islands, Zambia.

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Pace online application completed and signed
  • Official transcripts for all high school and post-high school institutions attended
  • All transcripts must be submitted in English, translated by the students accredited education institute or a professional translation company.
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • SAT or ACT score (optional)
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation

Postgraduate

  • Pace online application completed and signed
  • Official transcripts from every accredited college or university attended
  • All transcripts must be submitted in English, translated by the students accredited education institute or a professional translation company.
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume

Some programs have additional requirements

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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$51,382 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    From US$20,700 to US$44,700 per year

Funding

Merit Scholarships

Recipients may receive only one Pace University award, applicable solely to tuition for up to 4 years (or 5 years for approved 5-year programs), provided they maintain full-time enrollment and the required GPA.

Honors College Scholarship

  • Must maintain 3.30 cumulative GPA for award renewal.

Honors Opportunity Scholarship

  • Must maintain 2.00 cumulative GPA for award renewal.

President’s Scholarship

  • Must maintain 3.00 cumulative GPA for award renewal.

Trustee Recognition Award

  • Must maintain 2.00 cumulative GPA for award renewal.

Pace Incentive Award

  • Must maintain 2.00 cumulative GPA for award renewal.
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What is the cost of living near Pace University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect New York City, New York-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$4,166
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$2,780
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$229
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$75
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$68
Monthly public transport pass$140
Monthly grocery basket$258
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$23
Gym membership$130

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Pace University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements