Biology, Health Science track

120 hrs. + 3 hrs. PE = 123

 First Year

 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 MATH1111 and MATH1112 can begin with MATH2053. Consult the catalog for SAT/ACT score requirements for math placement .

 Second Year

 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.

*BIOL2080K is a prereq to the following Biology courses: 

BIOL3060K, BIOL3070K, (+PSYC1101), BIOL3090K, BIOL3850K, BIOL4250K (+ BIOL3100), BIOL4300K (+ BIOL3500K)

 Third Year

*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. 

 *BIOL3100 is a prereq to course. course is a prereq to course and BIOL4400K. 

 Fourth Year

*Students who follow the program map as outlined will be able to use CHEM2041L in the Biology Track Elective. The four hours required for the track electives are BIOL Elective  and CHEM2041L. 

 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.