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B.S. in Biology Concentration in Pre-Professional

Students in the pre-professional concentration take courses which prepare them to pursue advanced degrees in Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary, Pharmacy, and Physicians Assisting.

Foundation Courses

  • BIOL 150 Introduction to Biology (4 credits)
  • BIOL 235 Botany (4 credits)
  • BIOL 240 Genetics (4 credits)
  • BIOL 245 Zoology (4 credits)

    • Upper Level Requirements

  • BIOL 101 Seminar for Entering Majors (1 credit)
  • BIOL 330 Seminar  (1 credit)
  • BIOL 310 Animal Physiology (4 credits)
  • BIOL 360 Biochemistry (4 credits)
  • BIOL 480 Cell Biology (4 credits)
  • Biology Electives (300+ level) (9 credits)

    • excluding BIOL 315, 316, 336,337, 338, 484

      Additional Requirements
    • MATH 150 Pre-Calculus, MATH 220 Calculus or MATH 232 Intro to Statistics
    • CHEM 150 Introduction to Chemistry I (4 credits)
    • CHEM 152 Introduction to Chemistry II (4 credits)
    • CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I (4 credits)
    • CHEM 202 Organic Chemistry II (4 credits)
    • PHYS 131 General Physics I (4 credits)
    • PHYS 132 General Physics II (4 credits)

      • MCLA-New York College of Podiatric Medicine Articulation Program
      MCLA students can simultaneously complete their senior year of undergraduate study and their first year of podiatric medicine at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM). MCLA will count credits from NYCPM toward the Bachelor of Arts in Biology.

      Contact Dr. Ann Billetz , the pre-professional advisor, for further guidance.