BA in Biology

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the tuition fee is 38,070 USD per year.

This Bachelor of Arts in Biology program offers an education focused on life sciences and environmental concerns. Students engage with core subjects like Genetics and Ecology, and tailor their studies with electives in areas such as Human Anatomy or Cell and Molecular Biology. The program emphasizes developing intellectual expertise and technical skills for biology-related fields or further graduate studies, supported by individualized advising and small class sizes.

Focus areas include Global Environmental Issues, Human Anatomy, Microbiology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Animal Behavior.

Graduates pursue advanced degrees in health professions like medicine or veterinary medicine, or enter fields such as conservation science, biomedical research, and forensic science.

Applications are accepted year-round with no deadline or fee. Students can apply under standard admissions criteria or test optional and must request official transcripts from all previously attended institutions.

For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 79% of applicants.

Mount Mercy University’s campus sits at 1330 Elmhurst Drive NE in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Students can pursue traditional undergraduate study on campus while taking part in athletics and campus events. The university connects its present direction with its history and focuses its message on students’ futures.

Academic options span undergraduate majors and minors, graduate programs, and online study. Undergraduate students can choose traditional on-campus programs or accelerated online courses. Graduate offerings include flexible and convenient master’s and doctoral programs designed for working adults. Online options include bachelor’s and master’s degrees, providing an alternative for students who need the convenience of remote study. MMU Plus allows students to get a head start on a master’s degree, while the Catherine McAuley Scholarship can cover tuition.

International students should consider which study format best fits their goals. On-campus undergraduate programs provide a campus-based route, while online and accelerated options offer added flexibility. Graduate and doctoral programs may suit working adults. Mount Mercy also has an active athletics program and welcomes students interested in competing as Mustangs. The university has announced its intent to combine with St. Ambrose University, a development expected to bring additional academic and extracurricular opportunities for students and the region.