Washington State University at Vancouver

What you'll study

Coursework balances core biological science training with anthropology-focused electives and hands-on research. Students study human and non-human primates from ecological and evolutionary viewpoints, participate in bio-anthropology laboratory work, examine diseases around the world, and learn from anthropologists engaged with international organizations and local communities.

Entry requirements

The programme page directs prospective students to WSU Vancouver admissions and advising contacts for application and planning guidance (van.admissions@wsu.edu; phone (360) 546-9788). Current students are served by campus advising (van.casadvising@wsu.edu; phone (360) 546-9620). Students are encouraged to work with advisors to sequence science prerequisites and upper-division credits.

Career prospects

The programme emphasizes intellectual skills for identifying and solving real-world problems and identifies a range of relevant roles and fields. Example job titles and fields listed by the programme include:

• Animal biologist, zoologist
• Botanist
• Cell biologist, developmental biologist, vision scientist
• Biomedical technician, research associate, scientific lab director
• Environmental consultant, inspector
• Health care professional

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programme page does not list specific scholarships; prospective and current students are advised to consult WSU Vancouver admissions and college advising for funding opportunities, departmental awards, and external scholarship resources while planning their degree pathway.