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Dec 17, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biological Sciences BA/MS
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Undergraduate Course Requirements
Biological Sciences Core (60-62 credits)
Graduate Course Requirements
Biological Sciences Core (32 credits)
- BIO 600 - Problems in Biology
- BIO 610 - Graduate Student Seminar
- BIO 614 - Departmental Seminar
- BIO 680 - Graduate Research
- BIO 500/600 level Electives (credits: 18)
Total Credits Required for Undergraduate Major: 60-62
Additional Degree Requirements Include:
- Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
- At least 2 undergraduate elective credits.
Total Graduate Credits Required for Degree: 32
Total Credits Required for Graduation: 122
Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This should not be used for financial aid purposes.
Academic Requirements
A minimum GPA of 2.000 following the completion of BIO 200 , BIO 201 , BIO 303 and BIO 305 is required for retention in the Biological Sciences major.
A minimum GPA of 2.000 in biology courses and a minimum GPA of 2.000 in required chemistry, physics and mathematics courses is needed for conferral of the BA degree.
Program Honors
Students with at least a 3.600 GPA may apply to the honors program fall of the third year. Accepted students take BIO 487 spring of the junior year and the senior year is devoted to laboratory research where the student completes six credits of honors-level, biological research BIO 497 in the laboratory of a UB faculty member. The research is presented at the departmental honors symposium at the end of spring semester. BIO 497 credits count for two of the required labs for the major and all the BIO 487 /BIO 497 credits will be counted toward the total required for the major.
Students must also meet the remaining criteria outlined in the Academic Honors policy. Students who successfully complete the honors program and meet the criteria will have the appropriate notation on their official transcript.
Curricular Plan
A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.
Fourth Year Fall
- BIO 500/600 level Elective Credits: 4
- BIO 600TUT - (ROTATION) Credits: 1
- BIO 610SEM - Graduate Student Seminar Credits: 1
- BIO 614SEM - Departmental Seminar Credits: 1
- Pathway Credits: 3
- UBC 399MNT - UB Curriculum Capstone Credits: 1
Fourth Year Spring
- BIO 500/600 level Elective Credits: 4
- BIO 500/600 level Elective Credits: 3
- BIO 600TUT - (ROTATION) Credits: 1
- BIO 610SEM - Graduate Student Seminar Credits: 1
- BIO 614SEM - Departmental Seminar Credits: 1
Fifth Year Fall
- BIO 500/600 level Elective Credits: 4
- BIO 610SEM - Graduate Student Seminar Credits: 1
- BIO 614SEM - Departmental Seminar Credits: 1
- BIO 680TUT - (Research) Credits: 2
Fifth Year Spring
- BIO 500/600 level Elective Credits: 3
- BIO 610SEM - Graduate Student Seminar Credits: 1
- BIO 614SEM - Departmental Seminar Credits: 1
- BIO 680TUT - (Research) Credits: 2
Total Credits Required:122
Note: Some classes may count toward both a major and UB Curriculum requirement.
Learning Outcomes
Students will develop a broad background in the biological sciences and achieve an understanding and appreciation of basic biological concepts and principles. They will become proficient in five broad areas of biology: evolutionary biology, cell biology, physiology, biochemistry, and genetics. In addition, students will learn research skills including laboratory procedures, experimental design, and data analysis and interpretation.
(HEGIS: 04.01 BIOLOGY GENERAL, CIP: 26.0101 Biology/Biological Sciences, General)
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