Biology Degree & Course Requirements

Degrees offered:

• Bachelor of Science in Biology
• Minor in Biology

Two main tracts exist within the Biology major; one leading to graduate or professional school and one leading to bachelor’s level employment.

Graduate School: Students wishing to enter graduate school after graduation are advised to take additional courses in Chemistry and Physics to fulfill the admission requirements of these schools. 

Medical School: Students wishing to enter medical school with the goal of becoming a physician, osteopath, dentist, optometrist, podiatrist or veterinarian are advised to major in either Biology or Chemistry and minor in the other. 

Three teaching licensures in the natural sciences are also available:

• Chemistry Education, Grades 7-12
• Integrated Science Education, Grades 7-12
• Life Science Education, Grades 7-12

All teaching licensures include a common core of science courses and an emphasis on pedagogical techniques. The three licensures are designed so a student may move from one teaching major to another with ease.

 

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