Program Requirements
Biology (B.S.)
Degree Requirements: A total of 120 credits are required for graduation.
Biology Core
(35 - 37 credits)
BIOL 1001 - Nature of Life (1.0 cr)
BIOL 1009 - General Biology, BIOL SCI, PEOPLE/ENV (4.0 cr)
BIOL 2032 - General Microbiology, LIB ED ELC (4.0 cr)
BIOL 3022 - Principles of Genetics, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)
BIOL 3027 - Cell Biology, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)
BIOL 3122 - Evolution, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)
BIOL 3822 - Techniques in Molecular Biology (4.0 cr)
BIOL 3899 - Pre-Internship Seminar (0.5 cr)
BIOL 3900 - Internship (1.0-2.0 cr)
BIOL 3901 - Post-Internship Seminar (0.5 cr)
BIOL 4101 - Biology Seminar (1.0 cr)
COMM 3303 - Writing in Your Profession, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)
NATR 3374 - Ecology, BIOL SCI (4.0 cr)
BIOL 2012 - General Zoology, LIB ED ELC (4.0 cr)
or BIOL 2022 - General Botany, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)
Chemistry Core
(21 credits)
CHEM 1021 - Chemical Principles I, PHYS SCI, PEOPLE/ENV (4.0 cr)
CHEM 1022 - Chemical Principles II, LIB ED ELC (4.0 cr)
CHEM 2301 - Organic Chemistry I, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)
CHEM 2302 - Organic Chemistry II, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)
CHEM 2310 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I, LIB ED ELC (2.0 cr)
CHEM 2311 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II, LIB ED ELC (2.0 cr)
CHEM 3021 - Biochemistry, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)
Math and Physics Core
(15 credits)
MATH 1150 - Elementary Statistics, MATH THINK (3.0 cr)
MATH 1271 - Calculus I, MATH THINK (4.0 cr)
PHYS 1101 - Introductory College Physics I, PHYS SCI (4.0 cr)
PHYS 1102 - Introductory College Physics II, PHYS SCI (4.0 cr)
Liberal Education
(35-40 credits)
*12 credits appear in degree core
A minimum of 40 liberal education credits required. Students must complete the 10 goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum with the following specific liberal education courses required:
COMP 1011 - Composition I, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr)
COMP 1013 - Composition II, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr)
SPCH 1101 - Public Speaking, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr)
Technology Requirement
In addition to the course below, student must take 2 CA electives.
CA 1010 - Introduction to Computer Technology (1.0 cr)
Program Electives
(11-13 credits)
Students must take 11 - 13 credits from the following or choose from one of the study options:
ANSC 3203 - Animal Anatomy and Physiology (3.0 cr)
ANSC 3304 - Reproduction, AI, and Lactation (4.0 cr)
BIOL 2103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I, LIB ED ELC (4.0 cr)
BIOL 2104 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II, LIB ED ELC (4.0 cr)
BIOL 3131 - Plant Physiology, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)
BIOL 3140 - Histology (4.0 cr)
BIOL 3464 - Mammalogy, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)
BIOL 3466 - Ornithology, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)
BIOL 3720 - Plant Form and Function (3.0 cr)
BIOL 3722 - Limnology, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)
BIOL 3994 - Undergraduate Research (1.0-3.0 cr)
BIOL 4361 - Developmental Biology (4.0 cr)
GEOL 1001 - Introductory Geology, PHYS SCI, PEOPLE/ENV (3.0 cr)
MATH 1272 - Calculus II, LIB ED ELC (4.0 cr)
NATR 3364 - Plant Taxonomy (3.0 cr)
SOIL 1293 - Soil Science (3.0 cr)
Study Options
* Students can also comibine these study options with our Health Science undergraduate degree program. Contact a faculty adviser for more information.
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Animal Systems Study Option
Choose 11-13 credits of the following advanced courses:
ANSC 3203 - Animal Anatomy and Physiology (3 cr)
ANSC 3304 - Reproduction, AI, and Lactation (4 cr)
Biol 2103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr)
Biol 2104 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr)
Biol 3140 - Histology (4 cr)
Biol 3464 - Mammalogy (3 cr)
Biol 3466 - Ornithology (3 cr)
Biol 3722 - Limnology (3 cr)
Biol 4361 - Developmental Biology (4 cr)
Geol 1001 - Introductory Geology (3 cr)
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Plant Systems Study Option
Choose 11-13 credits of the following advanced courses:
Biol 3131 - Plant Physiology (3 cr)
Biol 3720 - Plant Form and Function (3 cr)
Biol 3722 - Limnology (3 cr)
NatR 3364 - Plant Taxonomy (3 cr)
Soil 1293 - Soil Science (3 cr)
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Pre-Chiropractic Study Option
Study Option Requirements
Open Electives (34 cr)
*Students are encouraged to consult a faculty adviser for further details or questions.
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Pre-Dentistry Study Option
Listed below are courses often included as admission requirements for programs in dentistry. Because not all schools have the same admission requirements, students are advised to contact the dental schools to which they plan to apply to determine specific course and admission requirements.
Study Option Requirements
Biol 3027 - Cell Biology (3 cr)
Biol 3140 - Histology (4 cr)
Biol 4361 - Developmental Biology (4 cr)
Psy 1093 - Developmental Psychology (3 cr) or Psy 3604 Abnormal Psychology (3cr)
HSM 4210 - Health Care Law and Biomedical Ethics (3 cr) or Phil 3003 Applied Ethics (3cr)
Art 1152 - Drawing and Design (3 cr)
Acct 2101 - Principles of Accounting I (3 cr)
Entr 2200 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business (3 cr)
HSci 3899 - Pre-Internship Seminar (.5 cr)
HSci 3900 - Internship (2 cr)
HSci 3901 - Post-Internship Seminar (.5 cr)
Open Electives (5 cr)
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Pre-Medicine Study Option
The courses below reflect the prerequisite courses for the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Applicants to the University's of Minnesota's Medical School program must have completed a baccalaureate degree prior to enrollment.
Other medical schools may have requirements that are somewhat different from the University of Minnesota's. Students are advised to contact the medical school program(s) to which they are applying to identify any additional course requirements, test requirements such as the Medical College Aptitude Test (MCAT), interviews, or other prerequisites.
Study Option Requirements
Biol 3027 - Cell Biology (3 cr)
Biol 3122 - Evolution (3 cr)
Biol 3140 - Histology (4 cr) or Biol 3822 Techniques in Molecular Biology (4 cr)
Biol 3994 - Research (2 cr)
Biol 4101 - Seminar (1 cr)
Biol 4361 - Developmental Biology (4 cr)
HSM 1010 - Medical Terminology (2 cr)
HSM 4210 - Health Care Law and Biomedical Ethics or Phil 3003 Applied Ethics (3 cr)
Psy 1093 - Developmental Psychology (3 cr)
Psy 3604 - Abnormal Psychology (3 cr)
Soc 3937 - Social Gerontology (3 cr)
HSci 3899 - Pre-Internship Seminar (.5 cr)
HSci 3900 - Internship (2 cr)
HSci 3901 - Post Internship (.5 cr)
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Pre-Occupational Therapy Study Option
Students who want to apply for a program in occupational therapy can complete the prerequisite courses as a part of several UMC degree programs. The courses listed below are required for admission to the program in occupational therapy at the University of Minnesota Academic Health Center. Students are advised to check with the program in occupational therapy regarding other admission requirements. Other programs may have different admission requirements; students applying to other programs should check with those schools to be sure to have completed the appropriate prerequisite coursework and any remaining admission requirements. Some programs in occupational therapy allow a student to transfer without having completed a baccalaureate degree.
Study Option Requirements
Biol 3027 - Cell Biology (3 cr)
Biol 4361 - Developmental Biology (4 cr)
Biol 4101 - Seminar (1 cr)
PMed 1003 - Orientation to Occupational Therapy (IDL via UMTC) (1 cr)
Psy 1093 - Lifespan Development (3 cr)
Psy 3604 - Abnormal Psychology (3 cr)
Soc 3937 - Social Gerontology (3 cr)
Hlth 1062 - First Aid and CPR (2 cr)
HSM 1010 - Medical Terminology (2 cr)
HSM 4210 - Health Care Law and Biomedical Ethics (3 cr) or Phil 3003 - Applied Ethics (3 cr)
Art 1152 - Drawing and Design (must take as 3 cr studio course) or Art 1252 - Color and Design (must take as 3 cr studio course) or Art 1352 - Art Design and Techniques (must take as 3 cr studio course)
HSci 3899 - Pre-Internship Seminar (.5 cr)
HSci 3900 - Internship (2 cr)
HSci 3901 - Post-Internship Seminar (.5 cr)
Open Electives (3 cr)
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Pre-Optometry Study Option
Study Option Requirements
Biol 3027 - Cell Biology (3 cr)
Biol 3122 - Evolution (3 cr)
Biol 3140 - Histology (4 cr) or Biol 3822 - Techniques in Molecular Biology (4 cr)
Biol 3994 - Research (2 cr)
Biol 4101 - Seminar (1 cr)
Biol 4361 - Developmental Biology (4 cr)
HSM 1010 - Medical Terminology (2 cr)
HSM 4210 - Health Care Law and Biomedical Ethics (3 cr) or Phil 3003 - Applied Ethics (3 cr)
Psy 1093 - Developmental Psychology (3 cr)
Psy 3604 - Abnormal Psychology (3 cr) or Soc 3937 - Social Gerontology (3 cr)
HSci 3899 - Pre-Internship Seminar (.5 cr)
HSci 3900 - Internship (2 cr)
HSci 3901 - Post-Internship Seminar (.5 cr)
Entr 2200 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business (3 cr)
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Pre-Pharmacy Study Option
Requirements for admission to a Pharm. D. program vary from 60 credits of pre-pharmacy coursework to a completed Bachelor's degree. Students are encouraged to check the requirements for their programs of choice for the exact prerequisites needed. Completion of the liberal education and program requirements listed for the pre-professional degrees will meet the requirements for most programs. For those that require a Bachelor's degree, the following coursework is also required/recommended.
Study Option Requirements
Biol 3027 - Cell Biology (3 cr)
Biol 3122 - Evolution (3 cr)
Biol 3994 - Research (2 cr)
Biol 4101 - Seminar (1 cr)
Biol 4361 - Developmental Biology (4 cr)
Econ 2101 - Microeconomics (3 cr)
Econ 2102 - Macroeconomics (3 cr)
HSM 4210 - Health Care Law and Biomedical Ethics (3 cr) or Phil 3003 - Applied Ethics (3 cr)
Psy 1093 - Lifespan Development (3 cr)
Psy 3604 - Abnormal Psychology (3 cr)
Soc 3937 - Social Gerontology (3 cr)
HSci 3899 - Pre-Internship Seminar (.5 cr)
HSci 3900 - Internship (2 cr)
HSci 3901 - Post-Internship Seminar (.5 cr)
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Pre-Physical Therapy Study Option
The pre-physical therapy curriculum can be completed as a part of the B.S. in health sciences program. The courses listed below, along with the health sciences program, reflect the courses required for the program in physical therapy at the University of Minnesota Academic Health Center. Students are advised that to contact the program in physical therapy for other admission requirements. Students planning on applying to other programs in physical therapy are advised to consult those programs regarding specific degree requirements. Some programs in physical therapy allow a student to transfer prior to completing a baccalaureate degree.
Study Option Requirements
Biol 3027 - Cell Biology (3 cr)
Biol 3122 - Evolution (3 cr)
Biol 3140 - Histology (4 cr)
Biol 3994 - Research (2 cr)
Biol 4101 - Seminar (1 cr)
Biol 4361 - Developmental Biology (4 cr)
Hlth 1062 - First Aid and CPR (2 cr)
HSM 4010 - Health Care Law and Biomedical Ethics (3 cr) or Phil 3003 - Applied Ethics (3 cr)
Psy 1093 - Lifespan Development (3 cr)
Psy 3604 - Abnormal Psychology (3 cr)
Soc 3937 - Social Gerontology (3 cr)
HSci 3899 - Pre-Internship Seminar (.5 cr)
HSci 3900 - Internship (2 cr)
HSci 3901 - Post-Internship Seminar (.5 cr)
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