- College of Arts and Sciences
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- Expanded Classroom Requirement
- Seminar for Freshmen
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- Medical Dosimetry, Certificate
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- New England School of Art & Design
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- Major Requirements
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts (126 credits)
Biology majors may obtain a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Biology either by specializing in one of the following programs: biotechnology, marine science, or by following more flexible course offerings.
Earning a bachelor’s degree in biology requires the satisfactory completion of 1) prescribed courses in the major and related electives with a minimum grade point average 2.0, 2) general requirements in the College of Arts and Sciences, and 3) free electives.
Transfer students wishing to major in biology must complete a minimum of four biology courses (with lab if appropriate) plus senior seminar in biology at Suffolk University with a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
Biology Program
A Biology major must take 10 courses in biology plus designated related science and math courses, in addition to the all-college requirements. Observe the core requirements listed below for completing the major in biology.
Biology majors will be advised in the selection of courses in accordance with their objectives.
Core Requirements
- BIO 111/L111
- BIO 114/L114
- BIO 274/L274
- BIO 302
- CHEM 111/L111
- CHEM 112/L112
- CHEM 211/L211
- CHEM 212/L212
- PHYS 111/L111 and PHYS 112/L112 or PHYS 151/L151 and PHYS 152/L152
- MATH 134 or higher
All biology courses must be taken with their respective laboratories unless otherwise noted or waived by written permission of the biology department chair.