Maryville University of Saint Louis
Biological and Physical Sciences
Field of study · Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Saint Louis
Intl. Tuition
US$28,366 (2026-27)
Home Tuition
US$25,766 (2026-27)
Intake
Fall 2027
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Course Overview
Biological and Physical Sciences at Maryville University of Saint Louis in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Undergraduate Population
5,658
Staff Ratio
13.0:1
International
2.9%
Career Prospects
Completion Rate
69%
finish their degree (not an employment rate)
Avg Starting Salary
£32,615
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
University Life
Suburban
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Biological and Physical Sciences
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Biological and Physical Sciences topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Biological and Physical Sciences
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
No specific entry requirements listed.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
5,658
Degree-seeking undergraduates (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release). Graduate students are not included.
Staff Ratio
13:1
Students per staff
International Students
3%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
Campus Type
Suburban
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative)
6.5/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Completion Rate
69%
Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.
Avg Starting Salary
£32,615
Average first-year salary
Costs & Living Expenses
Total Programme Cost
US$113,464
For full 4 years