The Biology Major

Earn your Bachelor of Science at our exclusive waterfront location

As a biology major, you can complete hands-on research in our quality laboratories, on our natural campus, or right in the St. Mary’s River! Many biology students even conduct research in other countries on a study abroad session. In addition, our small faculty-student ratio ensures that you get to work closely with your professors. The biology major offers a variety of course topics, such as: ecology, human anatomy, zoology, and more!

Planning Your Degree

The following sequence of courses is a typical model for the fulfillment of the degree requirements:

First Year:
Core Curriculum requirements, BIOL 105, BIOL 105L, BIOL 106, BIOL 106L CHEM 103, CHEM 106
Second Year:
Core Curriculum requirements, BIOL 270, BIOL 270L, BIOL 271, BIOL 271L, CHEM 311, CHEM 312* MATH 151*, MATH 152*
Third Year:
Core Curriculum requirements, biology electives, PHYS 121*, PHYS 122*
Fourth Year:
Biology electives, St. Mary’s Projects (BIOL 493 and 494)

*optional but recommended

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