Life Sciences Office
Shauna C. Anderson, Director
375 WIDB, (801) 422-4295

College of Life Science Office of Academic Advisement
379 WIDB, (801) 422-3042

Admission to Program

The degree program in biology has open enrollment.

The Discipline

A degree for students who desire a broad approach to biology, the major provides solid preparation for graduate schools in most fields of biology as well as for a full range of professional schools.

Learning Outcomes

The biology major is designed to provide the following student learning outcomes:

1. Demonstrate a proficiency of knowledge in the following areas of biology: cell biology; molecular biology and genetics; organismal biology; and population, evolution, and ecological biology.
2. Demonstrate critical or analytical thinking skills by analyzing and interpreting experimental data.
3. Exhibit proficient writing skills by producing a portfolio, research paper, scientific journal article, and/or scientific poster.
4. Critically read scientific literature and evaluate the ability of an argument or evidence to support a conclusion.
5. Function as a collaborative team member by participating in student-mentored learning groups or research groups.

These skills will be valuable for those students desiring to enter a variety of graduate programs or professional schools.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a BYU bachelor's degree a student must complete, in addition to all requirements for a specific major, the following university requirements:

• The university core, consisting of requirements in general and religious education (See the University Core section of this catalog for details. For a complete listing of courses that meet university core requirements, see the current class schedule.)
• A minimum of 30 credit hours in residence
• A minimum of 120 credit hours
• A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0

Undergraduate Programs and Degrees

BS     Biology

Students should see their college advisement center for help or information concerning the undergraduate programs.

Biology Composite Teaching

See the Department of Biology (formerly Integrative Biology) for this degree program.

Preveterinary Medicine

Beverly L. Roeder, Advisor
386 WIDB (801) 422-6873

Students interested in applying to veterinary medicine schools should take the following courses as part of the biology major:

Biol 291R, 392R (2 hours).
Chem 351, 352, 353 (1 hour), 481.
Engl 316.
InBio 270, 291R, 392R (2 hours).
Math 119 or higher.
MMBio 221, 222.
NDFS 330.
PDBio 484.
Stat 221.
TMA 150.