Biology, B.A. - Course Requirements

Requirements

• Core Curriculum: BA Requirements — 45 credits

Electives

• Required Biology General Elective (minimum of 9 credits)

Complete three (3) courses (minimum of 9 credits). Choose from the subjects of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or MATH 212. Chose form the levels of 200, 300, and 400.

• Required Biology Master Elective (minimum of 12 credits)

Complete four (4) courses (minimum of 12 credits). Choose from the subjects of Biology, and Chemistry. Choose from the levels of 300 and 400.

• Required Free Electives (minimum of 6 credits)

Complete two (2) courses (minimum of 6 credits) without restriction

Other Requirements

• Successful completion of written and oral components of comprehensive exam and poster presentation 
• Continuation in the major requires a GPA of 2.5 in all completed science courses 
• At least 9 credits of 300/400 level concentration coursework must be completed within the school.

‌Pre-Med Track in Biology

Other Requirements

Successful completion of written and oral components of comprehensive exam and poster presentation Students enrolled in the Pre-Medical Track are required to maintain a 3.3 cumulative GPA or higher in all coursework since this is the minimum GPA required in order to receive a letter of recommendation from the Pre- Medical Advisory Committee.

Students in the track who have a cumulative GPA less than 3.3 at the end of their junior year will transition to the BA in BIOL program. At least 9 credits of 300/400 level concentration coursework must be completed within the school.

*This program in biology will end in the fall of 2023*

Secondary Certification (Grades 7-12)

For teacher certification requirements in Biology, see School of Education.

‌Pre-Med Track in Biology

*This program in Biology will begin accepting students in the spring of 2024

Requirements

Core Curriculum: BS Requirements (credits) 45

Concentration

Electives

Required Biology Master Elective (minimum of 3 credits)

• Complete 1 course (minimum of 3 credits) Choose from the subjects of Biology and Chemistry. Choose from the levels of 300 and 400.

Other Requirements

• Successful completion of written and oral components of comprehensive exam and poster presentation
• Students enrolled in the Pre-Medical Track are required to maintain a 3.3 cumulative GPA or higher in all coursework since this is the minimum GPA required in order to receive a letter of recommendation from the Pre- Medical Advisory Committee. Students in the track who have a cumulative GPA less than 3.3 at the end of their junior year will transition to the BA in BIOL program.
• At least 9 credits of 300/400 level concentration coursework must be completed within the school.

Pre-Admission Graduate School Requirement

Courses below are strongly recommended to be taken as a Tier 2 option in the General Education Core Curriculum for pre-admission requirements for medical school preadmission :

• PSYC 110 Introduction to Psychology 3

Pre-Physical Therapy Track in Biology

*This program in Biology will begin accepting students in the spring of 2024

Requirements

• Core Curriculum: BS Requirements (credits) 45

Concentration+

Electives

Required Biology Master Elective (minimum of 12 credits)

Complete 4 courses (minimum of 12 credits). Choose from the subjects of Biology and chemistry. Choose from the levels of 300 and 400.

Other Requirements

• Successful completion of written and oral components of comprehensive exam and poster presentation .
• Students enrolled in the Pre-Physical Therapy Track are required to maintain a 3.3 cumulative GPA or higher in all coursework since this is the minimum GPA required in order to receive a letter of recommendation from the Pre-Medical Advisory Committee. Students in the track who have a cumulative GPA less than 3.3 at the end of their junior year will transition to the BA in BIOL program.
• At least 9 credits of 300/400 level concentration coursework must be completed within the school.

Pre-Admission Graduate School Requirement

Courses below are strongly recommended to be taken as a Tier 2 option in the General Education Core Curriculum for pre-admission requirements for graduate programs in physical therapy. P

• PSYC 110 Introduction to Psychology 3

Pre-Physician’s Assistant Therapy Track in Biology

*This program in biology will begin accepting students in the spring of 2024

Requirements

• Core Curriculum: BS Requirements (credits) - 45

Required Electives

Required Biology Master Elective (minimum of 9 credits)

Choose from the subjects of Biology and Chemistry. Choose from the levels of 300 and 400.

Other Requirements

• Successful completion of written and oral components of comprehensive exam and poster presentation .
• Students enrolled in the Pre-Physical Therapy Track are required to maintain a 3.3 cumulative GPA or higher in all coursework since this is the minimum GPA required in order to receive a letter of recommendation from the Pre-Medical Advisory Committee. Students in the track who have a cumulative GPA less than 3.3 at the end of their junior year will transition to the BA in BIOL program.
• At least 9 credits of 300/400 level concentration coursework must be completed within the school.

Pre-Admission Graduate School Requirement

Courses below are strongly recommended to be taken as a Tier 2 option in the General Education Core Curriculum for pre-admission requirements for graduate programs to become a physician assistant.

• PSYC 110 Introduction to Psychology 3