Bachelor in Biology/Biological Sciences (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Biology/Biological Sciences (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are determined by the college's fiscal policies and residency status..

This programme emphasizes the integration of western biological science with Diné cultural knowledge. Students study molecular, cellular, organismal, and ecological biology through lab work and field projects. The curriculum includes research internships and capstone experiences focused on issues affecting the Navajo Nation. Graduates are prepared for careers in biology or further study in related fields.

Focus areas include Ecology, Genetics, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Vertebrate Zoology, Biochemistry.

The programme requires 120 credits, with 56 to 80 credits in upper-division courses. Students complete core biology, chemistry, and mathematics requirements, along with Navajo Studies and general education courses. Upper-division coursework includes required and elective biology courses, lab projects, and a senior seminar.

Graduates pursue careers in biological research, environmental science, healthcare, or continue to graduate programs in biology and related disciplines.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required. Submission of official transcripts and placement test results may be needed for course placement.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

Diné College began in 1968 as Navajo Community College and was later renamed Diné College. It is the first tribally controlled collegiate institution in the United States. The college serves Native students regardless of tribal affiliation as well as non-Native students, and it considers applications from international students.

Academic areas include Arts and Humanities, Business and Social Science, Diné Studies and Education, and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The college offers six certificate programs and one master’s degree program. Shiprock Campus has developed strengths in scientific research involving faculty and students. Community Centers provide academic advising, career counseling, financial-aid assistance, and preparation for further study.

The main campus is in Tsaile, Arizona, in the Four Corners area and the Chuska Mountain Range. Additional campuses and centers are located in Window Rock and Tuba City, Arizona, while Shiprock and Crownpoint serve students in New Mexico. Tsaile supports residential and commuter students with dormitories, family housing, and a cafeteria. Housing is unavailable at community campuses, is not guaranteed, and gives priority to full-time students when space is available.