Notes:
All majors must complete the writing intensive (WI) requirements as specified in the Scholastic Standards section of this catalog. See Course Descriptions for courses designated as writing intensive. Biology students are not required to complete a minor; however, due to the interdisciplinary nature of the curriculum, a minor in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Marine Science is recommended.
Students are also encouraged to complete upper level health-related biology electives. In addition, competitive grade point averages (especially in the sciences), MCAT scores, volunteer work in health-related fields, and shadowing experiences with physicians, will be necessary for successful medical school admission.
A major in biology can be modified to include the pre-application requirements for graduate studies in a variety of other health-related fields including dentistry, physical and occupational therapy, optometry, public health, physician assistant, veterinary medicine, podiatry, forensics, pharmacy, osteopathic medicine, and chiropractic medicine.
