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    Program facts

    California Lutheran University
    Thousand Oaks, USA
    • Program type
      Bachelor's
    • Duration
      4 years
    • Annual tuition fee
      50,670 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      January

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    Program overview

    What California Lutheran University says about their program:
    "Biochemists and molecular biologists study the chemistry of life. This includes protein structure and function, metabolism, and the mechanics of DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis.


    Our program serves students who want to receive a bachelor of science degree, as well as seek entry into medical or graduate school.


    From the start, you will have access to the key instruments and techniques commonly employed in biology and chemistry laboratories. You will also gain extensive experience in the use of recombinant DNA and genetic engineering technology to study gene structure and function.


    Our program emphasizes techniques utilized in genomics and bioinformatics—two important focus areas that you will use as you design and carry out your own experiments. During your first two years, you will focus on basic concepts and theories. Then, in your third and fourth years, you will apply these concepts and principles to the broader study of biotechnology. Our lab classes are research-based, allowing you to gain experience by conducting original research with faculty. "

    Admissions requirements

    Undergraduate academic requirements

    Applicants to bachelor’s degree programs must have obtained a secondary school diploma with a 3.0 GPA or equivalent. This diploma must be eligible to access further academic studies in the country where it has been obtained.

    English proficiency

    Undergraduate

    • Duolingo English Test: 110
    • TOEFL iBT: 79
    • IELTS: 6.5
    • PTE: 58

    Postgraduate

    • Duolingo English Test: 120
    • TOEFL iBT: 88
    • IELTS: 6.5
    • PTE: 58

    English proficiency waivers

    Undergraduate:

    • Student comes from native English country
    • Applicants who attend secondary school where English is the language of instruction for a minimum of three years may have the proof of English proficiency requirement waived on a case by case basis.
    • International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma)
    • Completion of first-year English (college level) with a grade of "C" or better at an accredited community college or university

    Postgraduate

    • Student comes from native English country
    • Applicants who earn a bachelor's degree in an English speaking country may have the proof of English proficiency requirement waived on a case by case basis.

    Documents required

    Undergraduate

    • Complete online application form
    • Copy of passport
    • Official high school transcripts
    • Proof of English proficiency
    • Personal Statement
    • One letter of recommendation from an academic teacher
    • Interview

      Interviews are only required for students who choose to apply without the SAT or ACT

    Postgraduate

    • Complete online application form
    • Official transcripts and degree certificates or certified true copies in English of all college and university records
    • Proof of English proficiency
    • Statement of purpose
    • Two letters of recommendation from community leaders, business professionals or professors
    • A financial responsibility statement or Official Bank Statement
    • Copy of the passport information page

    Fees and funding

    Fee information

    • Undergraduate tuition: $50,670 per year
    • Postgraduate tuition: from $15,590 to $40,725 per year

    Funding

    Undergraduate Academic Merit Scholarship

    • Amount: From $15,000 to $32,500 off tuition fees
    • Requirements: Awarded to incoming first-year students based on academic performance and additional factors evaluated during the application review process. A 3.0 or higher GPA is generally required.

    Undergraduate International Need-Based Grant

    • Amount: From $1,000 to $10,000
    • Qualifications: Must apply with details about parent/family income. Application available after admission.

    Undergraduate Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Scholarship

    • Amount: From $2,500 up to full tuition
    • Qualifications: Incoming first-year and transfer applicants with superior creative-talent in the areas of Music, Theatre Arts, or Visual Art can apply and audition for a VAPA Scholarship prior to enrolling at Cal Lutheran. Additional application and either audition or portfolio submission required

    Global Scholars Program

    • Automatic Consideration: These scholarships are available for incoming students from each of the following regions

      Asia, Africa and the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America.

    • The Global scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of enrollment. Up to $30,000 is awarded to first-year students and up to $25,000 to transfers.

    Visa requirements for California Lutheran University

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