Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 70

Tuition Fee

 CAD 17,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in California State University - Bakersfield

  CAD 13,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 61
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 43.0  
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 95.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities
A degree in Biology from CSUB can be a stepping-stone to many fascinating and rewarding careers. Opportunities for Biology majors abound in research, government, education, industry, and the medical professions.

Our graduates have the ability and skills to enter many areas directly upon graduation or to continue on to advanced studies in other specialty areas.

Graduates with an M.S. in Biology will be prepared to continue study at the Ph.D. level, to teach at the community college level, or to pursue careers in private industry or government laboratories.

There are many exciting fields and career paths open to graduates in Biology, Biotechnology, or Pre-Professional, including:

• Environmental research
• Environmental consulting
• Government resource management agencies (e.g. CA & US Fish & Wildlife; BLM; USDA; Nat. Parks Service; USGS)
• Water quality management
• Agricultural and pest management
• Health care
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Secondary school science education
• Advanced education
• Clinical lab sciences
• Biotechnology
• Wildlife biology
• Biochemistry
• Botany
• Ecology
• Marine biology
• Forestry
• Dentistry
• Optometry
• Veterinary medicine
• Physical therapy

Scholarships

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
3. 24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.