Biology courses must have a minimum grade of C to be counted towards a major or minor in biology. Forty-eight credits in Biology are required for a major under the quarter system. Thirty-two credits in Biology are required for a major under the semester system.


Preparation for Graduate School or Research


Forensics preparation:


Medical school preparation:


Secondary teaching preparation:


Cytotechnology preparation:


CytoGenetics preparation:


Predentistry, Prepharmacy and other Preprofessional Fields:
  • Follow Premedicine Program
  • Consult catalogs of desired dental schools or other preprofessional schools for special requirements.

  • Minor in Biology:


    A minor in biology requires 22 semester credits: One or more of these three courses (BIO 1110, BIO 1120, BIO 1036), additional biology credits, chosen with advisement, to equal at least 22 semester credits. Sixteen of the 22 credits must be courses with numbers 2000 or higher. Biology courses must have a minimum grade of 'C' to complete the requirements of the minor.



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