Biology - Bachelor of Science (64-66 Credits)
The BS in Biology fulfills entrance requirements for a variety of pre-health careers, including medical school, dental school, veterinary school, as well as occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician’s assistant, podiatry, and chiropractor school, among other health professions. Students wanting to be an LPN or to enter nursing school after graduation can also benefit from the BS. A designated Pre-Health Advisor will mentor students and help them navigate and prepare for their professional school exams and applications.
The BS in Biology also prepares students well for graduate school in the life sciences, as well as for direct employment or entry into technical programs in a wide variety of biology related careers, from biotech and pharmaceutical to healthcare and medicine, natural resource management and public or community health. The BS in Biology is a great choice for students wanting to pursue biology related careers in research, academia, private enterprise or government service.
Students completing the BS in Biology along with their General Education courses and carefully chosen electives will graduate with a solid foundation in biological science and a broad liberal arts background that adds value to students’ educational preparation and eventual success beyond graduation.
Degree Requirements
I. Required Core: Biology (28-30 Credits)
Choose ONE:
Choose ONE:
CPHYS 1104 Earth Science w/lab (Available as an elective for Education majors only).
Marine Studies Consortium Courses (maximum of 3 credits unless pre-approved by advisor and Division Director)
II. Required Core: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (27 Credits)
CPHYS 1250 Physics I w/Lab and 1308 General Chemistry I w/Lab, waived w/AP ≥4
III. Research Capstone (3 Credits)
IV. Internship (6 Credits)
(NOT required of Education Majors)
Education majors are exempt from the Internship Component of this major. Middle School General Science Education majors and Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education majors follow the same structure as secondary education majors, but must take CPHYS 1104 Earth Science with lab as their one elective.