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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue
Biology, B.S.
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The Bachelor of Science degree in Biology is designed to meet the needs of biology majors who may wish to pursue further education in graduate school in biology or professional schools in the health sciences. The sequence of courses conforms to entrance requirements prescribed in publications of most health professional programs.
A major in the Biology B.S. program can be declared after completing 24 credit hours and BIO 201 , BIOL 201,BIO 202 and BIOL 202 or equivalent courses, with a grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or better in both courses. Students should contact the Program Coordinator for additional information.
Program Coordinator: Dr. Jessie Jarvis
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Oral Communication Requirement:
To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the B.A. or B.S. degree in Biology or the B.S. degree in Marine Biology a student must successfully complete BIO 495 . Applied Learning Requirement:
To satisfy the applied learning requirement for the B.A. or B.S. degree in Biology or the B.S. degree in Marine Biology a student must successfully complete one of the following: senior seminar (BIO 495); honors in any science department (BIO 499 , CHM 499 , EVS 499 , GLY 499 , MAT 499 , PSY 499 , PHY 499 ); directed individual study involving hands-on experience in any science department (BIO 291 , BIO 491 , BIO 495 , CHM 491 , EVS 491 , GLY 491 , MAT 491 , PSY 491 , PHY 491 ); BIO 498 , BIO 493 ; formal student teaching experience taken for UNCW credit (e.g. EDNL 406 , EDN 409 , EDN 411 ). Requirements for a Major in Biology for the B.S. Degree:
Biology Option (19 hours):
Must complete general requirements for B.S. Degree in Biology. Additionally, must take a minimum of 19 hours chosen from BIO courses numbered above 299. No more than 10 hours from BIO 480 , BIO 491 , BIO 493 , BIO 498 , and BIO 499 can be counted towards the elective 19 hours. This program is designed to meet the needs of biology majors to immediately begin a career in biology or who may wish to pursue further education in graduate school in biology or professional schools in the health sciences. Total Credit Hours: 70-71
Additional Information:
The department strongly recommends that two out of BIO 366 ; BIO 335 ; BIO 340 or BIO 345 or BIO 240 be completed before taking other BIO courses at the 300 or 400 level. A “C” (2.00) or better average is required for BIO/BIOL courses above 299. Pre-Health Option
This program is designed to meet the needs of biology majors who may wish to pursue further education in medical school or professional schools in the health sciences. The sequence of courses conforms to entrance requirements prescribed in publications of the Association of American Medical Colleges, the American Association of Dental Schools, and the Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association. Students interested in health professional schools should contact Dr. Art Frampton. Pre-Health Option Core Courses (57 hours)
Social Science/Humanities Elective Courses (6 hours)
Must take a minimum of 6 hours chosen from the courses listed below. Pre-Health Elective Courses (12 hours)
Students must take a minimum of 12 hours chosen from courses numbered above BIO 299 and not used to satisfy other requirements. ATR 470 will also count towards biology electives. No more than 10 hours from BIO 480 , BIO 491 , BIO 493 , BIO 498 , and BIO 499 can be counted towards the 12 elective hours.Working closely with an advisor, students may select elective courses tailored to individual needs (for example; Pre-health Professional: BIO 315 , BIO 316 , BIO 320 , BIO 325 , BIO 370 , BIO 459 , BIO 465 ). Pre-Veterinary Medicine Option
This program is designed to meet the needs of biology majors who may wish to pursue further education in the veterinary health sciences. The sequences of courses conform to entrance requirements prescribed in publications of most veterinary professional programs. However, students should check each school’s pre-requisites, as they can vary from school to school.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine Option Core Courses (56 hours)
Pre-Veterinary Medicine Elective Courses (11 hours)
Students must take a minimum of 11 hours chosen from BIO courses numbered above 299. PSY 457 will also count towards biology electives. No more than 10 hours from BIO 480 , BIO 491 , BIO 493 , BIO 498 , and BIO 499 can be counted towards the 11 elective hours.
Social Science/Humanities Elective Courses (6 hours)
Students must take a minimum of 6 hours chosen in any combination of Humanities and/or Social Sciences. Humanities courses include, but are not limited to, history, foreign language, literature (English, American, etc.), music, art, and theater. Social Science courses include, but are not limited to, anthropology, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology.
Terrestrial and Freshwater Conservation Option:
The B.S. Biology Terrestrial and Freshwater Conservation option provides a B.S. Biology degree plan that is designed for students primarily interested in the biological aspects of conservation science (e.g. community ecology, population biology, biogeography, conservation genetics and assessment of threatened or endangered species and habitats). To complete this degree option, students must complete the general requirements for B.S. Degree in Biology, and the course requirements listed below.
Students planning to attend graduate school are also encouraged to take CHM 235 ; MAT 152 or MAT 162 ; CSC 112 , CSC 121 . Conservation Science Requirement (53-54 hours)
Elective Courses (16 hours)
Students must take a minimum 16 hours of biology elective courses numbered above 299 to be chosen from the following set of courses: In addition, students must take at least 1course from the following (3 hours)
Total Credit Hours: 73-74
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