📖Introduction

Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a renowned private Christian university located in Abilene, Texas. Established in 1906, ACU offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts and sciences, business, education, and theology. With a strong commitment to Christian values, ACU integrates faith and learning, fostering spiritual growth and ethical development in its students. The university is known for its dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a vibrant campus community. ACU emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and hands-on experiences, preparing students to lead successful careers while making a positive impact in their communities. With a focus on servant leadership and global engagement, Abilene Christian University nurtures graduates who are prepared to be ethical leaders and agents of change in the world.

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📚About the Program

Biology is the study of all living things, from a microscopic organism to the largest marine creature. With a degree from ACU, you’ll have the rigorous preparation to pursue advanced degrees and rewarding careers in microbiology, nutrition, genetics or a number of other exciting fields. But even more importantly, you’ll learn how science and faith intersect from Christian scholars who are experts in both. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Courses
Biology
BIOL 101 - Biology - Human Perspective
BIOL 121 - Introductory Biology I
BIOL 122 - Introductory Biology I Laboratory
BIOL 123 - Introductory Biology II
BIOL 124 - Introductory Biology II Laboratory
BIOL 203 - Basic Biology for Teachers
BIOL 291 - Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 292 - Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL 293 - Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
BIOL 294 - Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory
BIOL 309 - Medicinal Botany
BIOL 312 - Cell Biology
BIOL 313 - Cell Biology Laboratory
BIOL 330 - Neurobiology
BIOL 332 - Mind and Wellness
BIOL 345 - Range and Wildland Plants
BIOL 346 - Range and Wildland Plants Laboratory
BIOL 351 - Genetics
BIOL 353 - General Microbiology
BIOL 354 - General Microbiology Laboratory
BIOL 355 - Microbiology
BIOL 357 - Microbiology Laboratory
BIOL 362 - Ecology
BIOL 364 - Ecology Laboratory
BIOL 370 - Field Ornithology
BIOL 399 - Biology Research
BIOL 401 - Secondary Science Teaching Methods
BIOL 403 - Marine Biology
BIOL 404 - Marine Biology Laboratory
BIOL 408 - General Mammalogy
BIOL 409 - General Mammalogy Laboratory
BIOL 413 - Plant Systematics
BIOL 414 - Plant Systematics Laboratory
BIOL 425 - Behavioral Biology: Theory and Methods
BIOL 448 - Biology of Aging
BIOL 454 - Immunology
BIOL 472 - Biochemistry I: Foundations of Biochemistry
BIOL 475 - Molecular Genetics
BIOL 476 - Biotechnology
BIOL 480 - Histology
BIOL 483 - Biostatistics
BIOL 484 - Developmental Biology
BIOL 486 - Comparative Botany
BIOL 487 - Comparative Zoology
BIOL 488 - Comparative Botany Laboratory
BIOL 489 - Comparative Zoology Laboratory
BIOL 491 - Human Anatomy
BIOL 492 - Physiology
BIOL 493 - Human Anatomy Laboratory
BIOL 495 - Physiology Laboratory
BIOL 497 - Seminar in Biology
BIOL 498 - Cancer Biology

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🏫About Abilene Christian University

Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a prestigious private Christian institution of higher education located in Abilene, Texas. With a rich history dating back to 1906, ACU is dedicated to providing a transformative educational experience grounded in Christian principles. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts and sciences, business, education, health sciences, and theology. ACU's faculty are committed to academic excellence, mentorship, and the holistic development of students. The university's values-driven approach combines rigorous academics, spiritual formation, and experiential learning opportunities to prepare graduates for successful careers and lives of service. ACU's vibrant campus community, state-of-the-art facilities, and commitment to innovation create an environment where students can thrive academically, personally, and spiritually. With a focus on Christian leadership and global engagement, Abilene Christian University equips students to make a positive impact in their professions and communities, guided by faith and values.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

381 RMB

Tuition fee:

42,380 USD per year

169,520 USD in total

Insurance is 1,512 USD.

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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