Biology, Pre-Professional track
120 hrs. + 3 hrs. PE = 123
First Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
3 |
| 3 | ||
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 |
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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 |
3 | 4 | |||
PHYS xx1x - Physics I | 4 | PHYS xx1x - Physics II | 4 | |
ENGL21xx - Literature | 3 | Area E Elective
| 3 | |
4 | 4 | |||
2 | course (optional) | 2 | ||
TOTAL | 16 | TOTAL | 15/17 |
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 | Biology Elective
| 3-4 | ||
Biology Elective | 3-4 | Area C Elective | 3 | |
4 | Biology Elective
| 3-4 | ||
Area E Elective | 3 | 1 | ||
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HIST211x - U.S. History | 3 | |
TOTAL | 14-15 | TOTAL | 13-15 |
Milestones: Biology requires “C” or better. GPA ≥3.0 minimum to remain competitive for professional/graduate schools. Submit applications to professional/graduate schools October - December. Present capstone research in spring.