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BS-BIOLOGY - B.S. in Biology

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Biology Undergraduate Bachelor of Science

Program Title

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Department(s)

Degree Designation

Bachelor of Science

Degree & Program Code

BS-BIOLOGY

Program Type

Major

Program Description

The Biology program prepares undergraduate students for graduate education in the medically allied professions and in the specialized fields of the biological sciences. Students who are interested in pre-medical, pre-dental, and pre-veterinary science programs should discuss appropriate course electives with their advisor.


Program Information & Policies

Bachelor of Science in Biology Minimum credit hours required—120;

Biology laboratory classes are required for biology lecture courses that offer an associated laboratory if credit for the lecture course is used to meet the required number of biology credits for a degree in biology.  Students pursuing a B.S. in Biology must take Biology and Chemistry courses for a letter grade, except for those only offered S/U.  Prerequisites for a particular course may be waived only with the written permission of the course instructor and chair of the department.