Biology Program Requirements

The biology major is a four-year program leading to a baccalaureate. Students may choose from a bachelor of science (BS) or a bachelor of arts (BA).

Applicants for the BS and BA programs should have completed at least eighteen credits, seven in science courses, and compiled a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 and a minimum of 2.5 in science courses.

As part of the four-year degree requirements, students must complete Biology 495: Senior Project. The project is under the supervision of a faculty member at Bryn Athyn College or another institution. Proposals for this project must be submitted by students in the spring of junior year. - Biology Major Senior Project Overview (PDF)

Bachelor of Science Program

The BS degree is recommended for those who plan to continue their education in graduate or medical school.

Course Requirements

Biology 120: Principles of Biology - For students who entered before Fall 2011
Biology 122: Introduction to Biology: Genetics and Evolution - For students entering after Fall 2011
Biology 123: Introduction to Biology: Molecular Biology - For students entering after Fall 2011
Biology 230: Genetics
Biology 232: Cell Structure and Function
Biology 235: Ecology
One of: Biology 225: Introductory Ornithology, Biology 240: Botany, or Biology 245: Zoology
Chemistry 110: General Chemistry I
Chemistry 111: General Chemistry II
Chemistry 210: Organic Chemistry I
Mathematics 130: Introduction to Statistics
Mathematics 150: Calculus I
Physics 210: Principles of Physics
Biology 373: Biological Laboratory Techniques: Molecular Biology (2 credits)
Biology 490, 491 & 492: Biology Seminars I, II & III (a total of 3 credits, required senior year)
Three additional 200/300-level biology courses (can include Anth 260)
One additional 300-level biology course
Biology 495: Senior Project

Bachelor of Arts Program

The BA degree is a general liberal arts program that prepares graduates for a variety of career fields.

Course Requirements: The requirements for the BA degree are the same as those for the BS degree except for the following:

Mathematics 125: Elements of Calculus may be taken in the place of Mathematics 150: Calculus I.
Physics is not required.
One term (2 credits) of Biological Laboratory Techniques, or two 200-level lab coures.
Four additional biology courses (can include Anth 260). If taken before junior year, these four courses may include one of either Earth Science 110: Introduction to Physical Geology and Meteorology or Biology 110: Environmental Science
Two additional science or mathematics courses selected from:
- Mathematics 150: Calculus I (or higher)
- Computer Science 180: Structured Programming (or higher)
- Physics 210 & 211: Principles of Physics I & II
- Chemistry 211: Organic Chemistry II
- Or any 200-level or higher biology (can include Anth 260)