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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biology General and Honors Programs (BS)

Biology (BIO) information  

The Bachelor of Science Program is the program selected by most biology majors. This program is designed to prepare students for a number of potential careers (see Biology Web page) for entry-level employment or graduate and professional training in some sub-discipline of biology. The five core biology courses in the Bachelor of Science program provide a wide breadth of preparation for more advanced coursework chosen by students to meet their individual needs and interests.

Requirements

A. Biology

At least 44 credits in biology, with no more than 16 below the 300 level, to include:

Core Courses

Grades of C- (1.7) or better required in all used as prerequisites:

Writing Courses

Two of the following, including a capstone course, with a grade of C (2.0) or better

B. Chemistry

C. Mathematics

One of the following:

D. Physics

E. Concentration of Choice

One of the following concentrations:

General Concentration

Pre-Medical Concentration

Pre-Dental Concentration

Pre-Veterinary Concentration

Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration

Pre-Physician Assistant Concentration

Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration

F. Additional Requirements

All requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Science  degree, including:

  • General Education requirements  
  • Completion of a minimum of 124 credits, including at least 33 in upper division courses (numbered 300 or above)
  • A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in biology and at UM-Flint overall

Note

Students planning to enter a graduate or professional school should investigate requirements of the specific graduate or professional programs to which they intend to apply to avoid missing requirements beyond those covered in their biology degree. 


Minimum Credits for the Degree: 124 credits

Honors Program Requirements

Prospective Honors Program students are required to complete all of the above Biology requirements and University of Michigan-Flint Honors Program  requirements. 

Honors Program students are urged to acquaint themselves as early as possible with the requirements above as well as with the particular procedures for acceptance into the Biology Honors Program.  See the Biology Honors Program Advisor and the Honors Program Director for this information.