the biology major

The biology major is designed to provide a comprehensive study in several areas of modern biology, molecular biology and biochemistry. This major will serve as excellent preparation for graduate school, medical school, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or for employment in research labs, clinical labs or science education.

For more information about courses, please click on the Course Catalogue link below.

COURSE CATALOGUE
Biology & Chemistry

REQUIRED COURSES:

ELECTIVE COURSES (16 Credits) :

Note: some electives will not be offered each year, but will be available on a rotating basis.

Calculus is strongly recommended for Biology Majors

the biology minor

The following courses are required for a minor in Biology: 24 credits needed (6 classes)

REQUIRED COURSES:

Note: Biology 201/202 will not substitute for Biology 211/212

ELECTIVES:

Any other 4 courses (16 credits) above the 200 level.

Note: some upper level biology courses also have chemistry courses as pre-requisites

the chemistry minor

Students wishing to minor in Chemistry will complete the following courses. Note that some of the courses have prerequisite requirements.

pre-medicine program

The pre-medicine program is designed to offer a complete academic preparation for medical school. In addition, we offer several unique programs designed to explore the ethical, moral and social implications of modern medicine and technology. An emphasis is placed on direct interaction with leading Catholic physician-mentors from a wide range of medical disciplines who will provide the student with valuable practical guidance and advice. Students participating in the pre-medicine program can choose Biology or any other academic major.

Minimal Pre-medicine Requirements:

At least one upper level Biology class is strongly recommended. Especially recommended are BIOL 305 Molecular Biology, BIOL 405/406 Biochemistry, BIOL 303 Genetics, BIOL 304 Anatomy and Physiology. It is recommended that the minimal requirements be completed by the end of the junior year as preparation for the MCAT examination. In addition to the course offering/requirements listed above, the following supplementary programs/courses are available:

• Instruction in medical bioethics from Catholic experts
• Physician Mentoring Program: students meet individually with selected Catholic physicians (in collaboration with the Catholic Medical Association) to discuss interests and concerns in any field of medicine, and medical school experience
• Biweekly round table discussions with faculty and invited members of the health care community (physicians, nurses, medical researchers, etc) to discuss topics in medicine and bioethics
• Assistance in identifying and acquiring summer internships
• Assistance and direction in the pursuit of independent research.