Biology, BS

Campus Bachelor Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Bachelor

Introduction

Biology, BS is a Bachelor program taught at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Biology, BS program at the University of Alabama covers core biology including Cell Biology (BSC 300), Genetics (BSC 315), and Ecology and Evolution (BSC 385). Students choose among Principles of Biology I and II options, including laboratory versions, plus electives from BSC or MS electives above 250.

The program requires general education requirements and major requirements, with sufficient credits to total a minimum of 120 applicable semester hours. Students complete major courses totaling 17 credit hours, 19 credit hours of electives, and additional ancillary courses outside the major, including chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus, and physics. The department also offers additional courses for learning beyond the classroom.

Students are expected to formally declare the major no later than the fourth semester of full-time enrollment, or at 61 semester hours for transfer students, with an academic advisor. Special opportunities include an honors program and a scholars program, and the department participates in an Accelerated Master's Program for closely integrated undergraduate and graduate study.

Modules

  • BSC 114 & BSC 115Principles Of Biology I and Laboratory Biology I
  • BSC 118Honors Principles of Biology I
  • BSC 116 & BSC 117Principles Of Biology II and Laboratory Biology II
  • BSC 120Honors Prin Biology II
  • BSC 300Cell Biology
  • BSC 315Genetics
  • BSC 385Ecology and Evolution
  • BSC 391Tutorial In Biol Science
  • BSC 393Biology Outreach
  • BSC 396Resident Study
  • BSC 398Undergraduate Research
  • BSC 399Presentation of UG Research

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Biology, BS at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center as pre-requiste for admission in Biology, BS.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Students are expected to formally declare a major no later than the fourth semester of full-time enrollment (or at 61 semester hours for transfer students). Students should meet with an academic advisor to declare the major.

High school preparation should include a solid background in mathematics, introductory biology, and/or chemistry.

Courses Units

Scholarships

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.