Biology, Bachelor of Science

General Requirements

• 36 upper-division credit hours required for degree
• 25% of courses must be taken at A&M-SA for degree
• CIP Code: 26.0101

All students must complete the University’s Core Curriculum and the specific requirements of the major. In some cases, a course that is required for a major may also be counted towards the Core Curriculum.

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Other courses may satisfy core curriculum requirements. Courses listed under the core curriculum above are also specific degree requirements, and are recommended in the core to expedite degree completion.

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An earned letter grade of C is required for this degree

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2.0 overall GPA for major

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and the 36 upper-division credit hours required for degree

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If minor is chosen, at least 10 hours must be upper-division. 2.0 overall GPA for minor.

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A&M-SA students are required to take ENGL 1302 Composition II​. Credit for ENGL 2311 Technical Writing will be accepted for transfer students. 

This suggested plan of study is intended to be used as a guide in conjunction with official degree requirements outlined in the catalog. While this plan demonstrates a course of study that covers eight semesters, each student’s academic path is unique and your timeline may look different. Students should regularly consult with academic advisors as they plan their course schedules as course offerings may vary.  This suggested order of courses assumes the following: 1) students come in TSI compliant for all categories 2) students come in as a freshmen with no previous credits earned 3) students pass all courses the first time. 4) all courses are offered during the semester suggested NOTE: If any of the above assumptions are not met, we encourage students to meet with their advisors. The most important component of this suggested schedule of courses is the order of the BIOL, CHEM, and MATH courses.