Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Biology with a Concentration in Pre-Professional

Note that this is a sample four-year plan. There are other course sequences that will allow a student to graduate within four years as long as prerequisite courses are taken in the proper sequence. This sample plan does not guarantee course availability, and adjustments to students’ plans may be necessary if they are unable to take specific courses during specific semesters. Students who are placed into lower level FYW, MAT or other prerequisite courses will need to adjust their four-year plans accordingly. Similarly, students who bring in Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment or transfer credit for courses will need to adjust their four-year plans. A minimum of a 2.0 GPA both overall and in the major is required for graduation. In addition to major requirements, all components of the Baccalaureate Experience must be completed in order to successfully graduate.

Total Credit Hours: 127-128

Students must choose at least one Category I, II or III elective from the pre-professional electives list for a total of four courses from the pre-professional list and two elective biology courses.

Many of the pre-professional concentration elective biology classes are offered only in the fall or spring. It is the student’s responsibility to track the semesters in which they are offered. In addition, many of the electives are required for admission into certain professional schools. It is the student’s responsibility to research such admission requirements and to select the appropriate courses through their biology electives and major courses. Note that CHE 152–153 and CHE 252–253 are offered only in the fall and CHE 154–155 and CHE 254–255 are offered only in the spring. Failure to take these courses prior to the end of year three may result in a delay in applications for professional schools. These courses and others are often available during summer terms.