Biology B.S.
Majors are required to complete 21 hours of core Biology coursework and 17 hours of Biology electives chosen with the help of a Biology advisor to best prepare the student for graduate study or employment in their area of interest. The degree plan can be tailored to prepare a student for various health professional programs, laboratory or field employment or graduate research, or science education.
120 MINIMUM HOURS
36 UPPER LEVEL HOURS
30 HOURS AT UMHB
Degree Requirements
Academic UMHB Core - 40 hours
See Academic UMHB Core
CHEM 1410 fulfills the Lab Science requirement
MATH 2303 fulfills the Mathematics requirement
Students may also select the Bachelor of Science with Global Emphasis in Foreign Language by taking an additional eight hours in Foreign Language or a Bachelor of Science with Global Emphasis in Study Abroad by taking an additional three hours in a Study Abroad component.
Science Foundation - 6 hours
Lab Science - 4 hours
Research Methods or Internship - 2 hours
Associate Foundation
* Complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours, including the Academic UMHB Core and Science Foundation, as directed by your Baccalaureate degree.
B.S. Biology Major Required Courses –35-38 hours
12 hours (6 upper level ) at UMHB
12 hours minimum upper level
Biology Electives
| Upper-level Elective with Lab | 4 |
BIOL
| Any BIOL with Lab | 4 |
| Biology Electives | 5-6 |
Physiology Elective- Choose One
No grade lower than a "C" will count toward fulfillment of Biology major requirements.
Required Support Courses for the Major: