Bachelor of Science in Biological Science
The Bachelor of Science in Biological Science provides students with broad exposure to fundamental biological principles and depth of knowledge in one of five concentrations chosen by the student. The program provides opportunities for faculty-mentored undergraduate research and is committed to integrating teaching and research. The curriculum provides preparation for: entry to health professions schools and graduate school in the life sciences; laboratory and field research, secondary school teaching, and jobs in conservation and environmental biology with government and private agencies; careers in research and pharmaceutical product sales, and biotechnology industry.
In addition to the requirements for the major, students must meet all other university requirements for a bachelor’s degree. Please consult the Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree section in this catalog for complete information. All courses in the major must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better.
Core Requirements for the Major (16 units)
Supporting Requirements for the Major (34 units)
General Studies (24 units)
The General Studies curriculum encompasses the breadth of biology topics, ranging from biological macromolecules, cells, organisms, ecosystems, and evolution. The curriculum allows a student to design their own course of study from the upper-division offerings without choosing a concentration. The curriculum will provide preparation for a broad range of career paths.
Students with junior or senior standing will be permitted to enroll in BIOL 480 , BIOL 482 , BIOL 498 and BIOL 499L . However, no more than a combined total of six units of BIOL 480 (3 units maximum), BIOL 482 (2 units maximum), BIOL 498 (3 units maximum) and BIOL 499L (6 units maximum) shall be counted toward the upper division major requirements. No more than three BIOL 499L units may count toward the upper-division biology laboratory/field requirements.
A minimum of 6 units must be 400-level.
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