- The Biology major emphasizes a broad training in biology by requiring an additional six upper-level biology elective courses, with at least one in each of three areas corresponding to different levels of biological organization: environmental, organismal, and molecular.
- This program offers the broadest education of the four majors, prepares students for a wide variety of careers in the life sciences, and meets the requirements for admission at most graduate and pre-professional schools.
Sacred Heart University, Connecticut, Fairfield - Courses & Fees
Fairfield, Connecticut
University Private (Not for Profit) College$46,310/Yr
$46,310 /Yr
Important Dates
After February 1, applications will be considered on a rolling admissions basis.
| Event | End Date |
| Application Deadline For Spring Intake | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Application Deadline For Fall Intake | Dec 1, 2023 |
| Spring Intake Decision Deposit Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
| Early Action 1 Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Early Action 2 Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Decision Deposit Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
| Fall Intake Decision Deposit Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $46310 | $46310 | $46310 | $46310 |
| Total Fees | $46310 | $46310 | $46310 | $46310 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Housing | $11230 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Academic performance in high school.
- Co-curricular activities such as athletics, club and organization participation, volunteerism, and involvement in the arts.
- Personal qualities and interests that will allow one to make a unique addition to the Sacred Heart community.
- SHU is a test-optional institution. One may elect to submit SAT or ACT scores for consideration; however, there is no requirement to do so.
Indian Eligibility:
- Academic performance in high school.
- For all non-native English speakers, an official score report of an English language proficiency examination—or acceptable waiver—is required.
Required Document List
Required Documents are as follows:
- Official scholastic records from all secondary schools and college/universities attended
- One letter of recommendation
- English Language Proficiency Test scores, such as: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE etc.
- Copy of your passport( for international applicants).
Career and Placement after Course
Former SHU biology majors have gone on to work for:
- Albert B. Sabine Vaccine Institute
- Bayer
- Bristol-Meyer Squibb
- Centers for Disease Control
- Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
- Dermatology Foundation of Rhode Island
- Dianon Systems
- Harvard School of Public Health
- Oneida Healthcare Center
- Prohealth Physicians
- Silliker Laboratories
- Unilever Corporation
- Windham Hospital
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| RD Sethna Scholarships | $15000 | Yes | May 31, 2023 |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Variable | Yes | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Deutschland Stipendium Program | $4363 | Yes | N/A |
| Novus Biological Scholarship Program | $1500 | Yes | Jul 19, 2023 |
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