Biology, Health Science track
120 hrs. + 3 hrs. PE = 123
First Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
3 |
| 3 | ||
course OR course * | 3-4 | 4 | ||
4 | 4 | |||
4 | 4 | |||
PHED11xx - Activity PE excludes PHED 1100 Health & Wellness | 1 | 2 | ||
TOTAL | 15-16 | TOTAL | 17 |
Milestones: Math, Biology, Chemistry, and English courses require a grade of “C” or better. Complete BIOL 1107-BIOL 1108 Sequence. First-year overall GPA should be ≥2.0.
*Students with high enough SAT/ACT scores or credit for course and course can begin with course. Consult the catalog for SAT/ACT score requirements for math placement .
Second Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
4 | 4 | |||
4 | 4 | |||
3 | 3 | |||
3 | 4 | |||
3 |
|
| ||
TOTAL | 17 | TOTAL | 15 |
Milestones: Biology and Chemistry courses require a grade of “C” or better. GPA ≥2.5, if less, consult an academic advisor for other major options. If GPA is less than 2.75, the student is no longer competitive for Pre-Medical, Pre-Veterinary and some allied health programs, consult an academic advisor for options.
*course is a prereq to the following Biology courses:
course, course, (+course), course, course, course (+ course), course (+ course)
Third Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
4 | 4 | |||
4 | 4 | |||
4 | course *optional | 2 | ||
| 2 | 4 | ||
|
| BIOL Elective (course) | 3-4 | |
TOTAL | 14 | TOTAL | 15-17 |
*Original Research Project Capstone track
Milestones: Biology, Science, and Math courses require a grade of “C” or better. GPA ≥3.0 minimum. Schedule and take GRE, MCAT, etc. Look into graduate or professional programs and work with an advisor to develop a timeline. Explore capstone research options and find a mentor.
*course is a prereq to course. course is a prereq to course and course.
Fourth Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
4 | 1 | |||
Social Sciences (Area E) Elective | 3 | HIST211x - U.S. History | 3 | |
ENGL21xx - Literature | 3 | Humanities (Area C) Elective | 3 | |
4 | 3 | |||
Biology Elective* (course) | 1 | 3 | ||
|
| Social Sciences (Area E) Elective
| 3 | |
TOTAL | 14 | TOTAL | 16 |
*Students who follow the program map as outlined will be able to use course in the Biology Track Elective. The four hours required for the track electives are BIOL Elective and course.
Milestones: Biology requires “C” or better. GPA ≥3.0 minimum to remain competitive for professional/graduate schools. Submit applications to professional/graduate schools in November/December. Present capstone research in spring.