B.S. in Biology
A major in biology will automatically fulfill the requirements for admission to almost all graduate programs as well as most medical, dental, and veterinary schools. This degree program explores primate anatomy, human genetics, the plant kingdom, marine biology and microbiology.
The Bachelor of Science degree is ideal for those planning to become doctors, dentists or veterinarians and includes courses in mathematics and computer science. This program is also excellent preparation for such careers as biologist, ecologist, botanist, oceanographer, geneticist, chiropractor, medical technologist, pharmacologist, educator, researcher or nutritionist, to name a few.
As part of the curriculum, students conduct a year of research in a professional laboratory and receive hands-on knowledge in scientific research methods and techniques.
ConcentrationsThere are three concentrations within the B.S. in Biology degree program: Pre-medical Sciences; Molecular Genetics-Cell; and Ecology, Evolution and Behavior.
Throughout the Pre-Medical Sciences concentration, students will receive specialized by guidance from the Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental and Pre-Veterinary faculty advisor.
Within the the Molecular Genetics-Cell concentration allows students to pursue Ph.D. programs and/or careers in industry, research, universities, hospitals and laboratories.
The Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior concentration leads to specialized Ph.D. programs and/or careers in conservation, wildlife, preservation, fishery and national parks.
Program Curriculum
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| BIO 103 | General Biology I | |
| BIO 104 | General Biology | 4 |
| BIO 107 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIO 108 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| BIO 110 | Evolution | 4 |
| Required Biology Research Courses (4-6 credits): Must choose one (1) of the following: | ||
| BIO 298 | Undergraduate Research I | 1-3 |
| BIO 385 | Honors Thesis | 3 |
| BIO 386 | Honors Thesis | 3 |
| BIO 299 | Undergraduate Research II | 2-3 |
| BIO 389 | Honors Thesis | 2-3 |
| BIO 390 | Honors Thesis | 2-3 |
| Required Biology Sub-Plans (16-23 credits): Must choose one (1) of the following: | ||
| Sub-plan | Molecular Genetics-Cell | 16-20 credits |
| Sub-Plan | Ecology, Evolution, Behavior | 16-20 credits |
| Sub-Plan | Pre-Medical Sciences | 20-23 credits |
| Required Co-Related Courses (32 credits) |
||
| CHM 3 | Principles of Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 4 | Principles of Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM 21 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 22 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| MTH 7 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| MTH 8 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| PHY 3 | University Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 4 | University Physics II | 4 |
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| POST 101 | Post Foundations | 1 |
| FY | First-Year Seminar | 3 |
| ENG 1* | Writing 1 | 3 |
| ENG 2* | Writing 2 | 3 |
| MTH | Quantitative Reasoning: fulfilled with any MTH course (MTH 7 required for major) |
3-4 |
| Choose one course from each of the five below course clusters and one additional course from one of the clusters. | ||
| Scientific Inquiry & the Natural World (BIO 103 required for major) |
4 | |
| Creativity Media & the Arts | 3 | |
| Perspectives on World Culture | 3 | |
| Self, Society & Ethics | 3 | |
| Power, Institutions & Structures | 3 | |
| One additional course from one of the five above clusters. (BIO 104 required for major) | 3-4 | |
* In addition to ENG 1 and 2, students take at least 3 more writing intensive (WAC) courses as part of their major, core, or elective courses.
ENG 303 and 304 can satisfy the ENG 1 and 2 requirement for students in the Honors College.
| Credit Requirements | |
| Total Major Requirement Credits | 29 |
| Elective Major Credits | 32 |
| Total Core Requirement Credits | 32 |
| Elective Liberal Arts & Sciences Credits | 27 |
| Total Degree Credits | 120 |
CONTACT
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
EXPLORE
LIU Post Campus Life
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Bursar & Enrollment Services
ADMISSIONS
516-299-2900
post-enroll@liu.edu