Biology, B.S. (CIP 26.0101)

Degree Requirements

In addition to the requirements of the academic major, students must comply with the and . As part of these policies, students must complete the , which is based on the degree.

Biology and the General College Curriculum

Students may use biology or environmental science courses to fulfill four to eight semester hours of the general college science requirement. (See for details.) Science courses without laboratories do not meet the science requirement of the General College Curriculum.

Major Requirements

A major in biology (B.S. degree) may be obtained within a general curriculum or one which follows specific guidelines for pre-physician assistant, pre-physical therapy, pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-optometry, pre-veterinary, and pre-graduate school (preparation for graduate or professional schools) and teacher licensure studies. The student majoring in biology must complete a minimum of 39 hours in biology, and these must include credit for