Program Requirements for Biology/Pre-Professional Majors (81 credits: 52 credits plus 29 science electives)
The Biology Program at Marywood University is designed to:
- offer a broad- based knowledge of living forms and of modern advances in the biological sciences;
- develop a sense of organization and continuity in nature;
- foster an awareness of the individual’s responsibilities to the world and environment; and
- prepare the student for professional, educational, technology, and industrial careers.
Our program offers sufficient flexibility to prepare students for future studies in the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology research, environmental science, graduate school, education, and to enter the ancillary fields of the health professions, such as medical, dental, or veterinary school.
The student’s choice of elective courses in science for a graduate or professional program is based on the requirements and recommended courses of the college or university. Advisors from the Science Department will assist in these choices.
A minimum of 52 credits and 29 science elective credits for a total of 81 science credits is required for degree completion.
The required courses are:
Elect One:
MATH 211: MATH 211/212 is recommended for pre-professional and graduate schools.
A minimum of 29 science elective credits may be selected from:
MATH 211 and MATH 212: MATH 211/212 is recommended for pre-professional and graduate schools.
Other science elective courses may be taken with permission of the department chairperson.