Nov 23, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences


Description

This major prepares students who plan to apply for Medical School, Dental School, Pharmacy School, Veterinary Medicine School and graduate programs in the Biological Sciences.

Mission Statement

The mission of the BS in Biological Sciences is to thoroughly train students in the basic areas of biology at the organismal, organ/system, tissue, cellular, and molecular levels. This training prepares students for careers requiring biology degrees and for successful entry and achievement in graduate and professional schools including doctoral programs in pharmacy, medical school, dental school and veterinary medical school. Students completing the BS degree in biological sciences participate in a community of learning and free inquiry; a through academic program that recognizes Jesus Christ as the creator and sustainer of all life.

Central Curriculum Requirements


Total: 3 hrs


Foreign Language


(Choose one of the following)

Total: 3 hrs


Social Sciences


(Choose one of the following)

Total: 3 hrs


Total: 45 hrs


Total: 18 hrs


Total: 13 hrs


Free Electives


(12 hrs must be upper level) 14 hrs

Total: 14 hrs


Total Degree Requirements: 120 hrs