Biology Transfer Major

Health Sciences
Liberal Arts and Transfer
Award
Associate of Science
Credits
60
Locations
Calmar, Peosta
Entry
Fall, Spring, Summer
Time to Complete
24 Months
Female student working with a microscope

Biology is a branch of science that studies living organisms and their vital processes, encompassing the fields of botany, conservation, ecology, evolution, genetics, marine biology, medicine, microbiology, molecular biology, physiology and zoology. Completing this two-year transfer degree puts you on a successful track in many bachelor's degree programs in the field, and agreements with four-year colleges ensure your credits will transfer to the Regent universities.

Employers need biologists in the biotechnology industry, including pharmaceutical companies, university research laboratories, medical research centers, forensic laboratories, museums and government agencies. The degree prepares you for a four-year degree in health programs and life sciences.

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Paying for the Program

Tuition and Fees

$13,812*

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees

$15,792*
* Approximate cost. Amount reflects the estimated tuition and student fees based on rates at the time of publication. These rates do not include additional expenses (books, tools, supplies, living expenses, licensures, remedial or pre-requisite coursework or partnership tuition and fees, etc.) related to your NICC education. Rates are subject to change.

Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance

There are many options available for tuition savings. Credit programs may have opportunities for Financial Aid eligibility, while non-credit programs have separate tuition savings available on a per-program basis.

NICC Scholarship Eligible

Any student enrolled in this program is eligible for NICC scholarships. The NICC Foundation offers a wide range of scholarship award amounts and all students are encouraged to apply.

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Enrollment Process

  1. Apply for admission.
  2. Submit official high school, high school equivalency and/or college transcripts to the Admissions Office of the campus you plan to attend.
  3. Complete ACCUPLACER® reading and writing assessment and ALEKS® math assessment for course placement. Assessments may be waived based on previous college coursework or submission of valid ACT®, or SAT® test scores. Reading and writing scores are valid for three years, and math scores are valid for two years. 

Program Information

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Transfer Information

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Northeast Iowa Community College maintains formal transfer agreements with the institutions listed below.  If you plan to transfer to a four-year college, you should consult with your NICC advisor and an advisor at the four-year institution you intend to transfer with any questions or to select courses that satisfy the requirements of that institution.

Program Contacts

Michael Gau
Dean of Business, Graphic Design, Paralegal, and Science
  • gaum@nicc.edu
  • 844.642.2338, ext. 2322
  • Peosta