Major in Biology

A student pursuing a Major in Biology is one who has a primary interest in biology while their secondary (Minor) interest is in another area of study.

MAJOR in Biology is 60 credits earned as follows:

6 from BIOL 1001, 1501

3 from PHYS 1041 or 1051

3 from MATH 1111 or 1151

3 from MATH 1121, 1251, 2211, 2221, or COMP 1631

3 from CHEM 1001

3 from BIOC 1001

18 from BIOC 2001, BIOL 2101, 2301, 2401, 2601, 2701, 3011, 3101

21 additional credits from Biology at the 3/4000 level

Note: Additional 3/4000 level courses are needed to fulfill Calendar Regulation 7.3.5

Note: Courses with significant biological content offered by other departments may be approved as biology credits (to a maximum of 6 credits, by permission of the Biology Department).

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