BA

Secondary Education: Biology

Learn more about studying Secondary Education: Biology as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    25,600USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Concordia University, St. Paul says about their program:

Majoring in Secondary Education at CSP involves studying the methods and practices of teaching. Students develop skills to become middle or high school teachers, with eligibility to apply for Minnesota teaching licenses in grades 5-12 (mathematics) or grades 9-12 (life science or chemistry), upon completion of the program and state requirements.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

Submit official transcripts of the highest degree awarded. Minimum equivalent of high school degree required. Transcripts/credentials are required prior to being admitted to an undergraduate program.

Postgraduate academic requirements

Applicants should request an official transcript stating the awarding of a bachelor’s degree or higher and GPA. Official transcripts should include all completed coursework with grades if applicable and the degree awarded. Transcripts that are in a language other than English must be accompanied with English translations.

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • TOEFL

    59

  • IELTS

    5.5

  • PTE

    46

  • Duolingo

    90

  • iTEP

    3.5

Postgraduate

  • TOEFL

    78

  • IELTS 6
  • PTE

    52

  • Duolingo

    100

  • iTEP

    3.7

Documents required

  • Application
  • Passport
  • Letter from bank/bank statement
  • Certificate of finance (found online csp.edu)
  • English language proficiency
  • Transcripts
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Scholarships at Concordia University, St. Paul

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Fees

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$25,000 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    From US$7,000 to $16,000 per year

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What is the cost of living near Concordia University, St. Paul?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652Range: $1,046 to $4,269
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349Range: $891 to $2,857
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214Range: $130 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73Range: $50 to $110
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61Range: $30 to $110
Monthly public transport pass$65Range: $35 to $138
Monthly grocery basket$350Range: $250 to $500
Coffee shop drink$5Range: $3 to $9
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15Range: $11 to $23
Gym membership$45Range: $20 to $135

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Concordia University, St. Paul

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