Biology B.A., B.S.

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English Requirements

Proof of English language proficiency in ONE of the following ways:

Minimum standardized test score:
- Note: Please specify the JMU CEEB code (005392) on the testing form. Test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to JMU. Student copies will not be accepted.
- IELTS minimum score of 6.5
- GTEC CBT minimum score of 1210
- Duolingo English Test minimum score of 105
- Pearson PTE Academic minimum score of 58
- TOEFL mimimum score of 81 (internet-based test)
- SAT minimum score of 500 on the Evidenced Based Reading and Writing Portion of SAT exam
- Cambridge English Exam - Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) minimum score of 176, CEFR level
Submission of a General Certificate of Secondary Education or General Certificate of Education "O" level in English language.
Possession of an American associate's or bachelor's degree equivalent from an accredited institution located in a country where English is the native language.
Graduation from an accredited high school in a native English-speaking country where the applicant has resided for at least four years.

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The department offers a four-year B.S. degree program for a major in biology and for a major in biology qualifying for the Secondary Collegiate Professional License. Requirements for the B.A. degree can be met by adding the completion of an intermediate level foreign language and three credit hours in philosophy. Students may not receive dual credit toward the biology major for 300- and 400-level BIO courses that are applied toward the biotechnology major.

Biology majors must complete 40 credit hours of biology courses including 16 credit hours at the 300 and 400 level. Specific requirements include four core courses (BIO 140, BIO 150, BIO 240 and BIO 250), at least two upper-division laboratory courses and one course from a list of courses with an emphasis on organismal diversity. In addition, biology majors must complete a set of cognate courses in chemistry, mathematics, statistics and physics that are listed below. Students are encouraged to participate in independent research with a faculty mentor. Credits earned doing research will count toward the biology major but some restrictions apply.

When requested, senior biology majors are expected to participate in program assessment test activities as a graduation requirement. Assessment information helps the department modify the curriculum to meet student needs.

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Biology Recommended Schedule for Majors

First Year

BIO 140. Foundations of Biology I [C3NS] 4.00 1
BIO 150. Foundations of Biology II 4.00
CHEM 131. General Chemistry I [C3PP] 3.00 1
CHEM 132. General Chemistry II 3.00 1
CHEM 131L. General Chemistry Laboratory [C3PP] 1.00
CHEM 132L. General Chemistry Laboratory 1.00
Mathematics courses 4-7 Credit Hours 1
General Education: Cluster One 9-12 Credit Hours

Total: 29-35 Credit Hours

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1 Fulfills General Education: Cluster Three.

Second Year

BIO 240. Genetics 4.00
BIO 250. Quantitative Ecology and Evolution 4.00
CHEM 241. Organic Chemistry I 3.00
CHEM 242. Organic Chemistry II 3.00
or
BIO 361. Biochemistry I 3.00
or
CHEM 361. Biochemistry I 3.00
or
GEOL 355. Geochemistry of Natural Waters 3.00
or
CHEM 355. Geochemistry of Natural Waters 3.00
Mathematics course 3-4 Credit Hours
General Education: from Clusters Two, Four and Five 12 Credit Hours

Total: 29-30 Credit Hours

Third Year

Upper-level biology laboratory courses 8 Credit Hours
Biology elective 3-4 Credit Hours
Physics courses 8 Credit Hours
General Education: from Clusters Two, Four and Five 7 Credit Hours
Electives 6 Credit Hours

Total: 32 Credit Hours

Fourth Year

Upper-level biology laboratory course 4 Credit Hours
Biology electives 9 Credit Hours
General Education: from Clusters Two, Four and Five 3 Credit Hours
Electives 15 Credit Hours

Total: 31 Credit Hours

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Career Opportunity

Many graduates choose typical career paths associated with this major. However, some graduates choose nontraditional career fields that utilize skills and experiences developed during their years in college. Keep in mind, that some fields will require graduate study or further training. The listing below offers examples of possible career paths and is not meant to be comprehensive.

Agricultural Scientist
Air Pollution Analyst
Anesthesia Technician
Animal Scientist
Aquarium Technician
Biology Educator
Biochemist
Biologist
Biomedical Engineer
Biotechnologist
Blood Bank Specialist
Botanist
Cancer Researcher
Cell Biologist
Clinical Lab Scientist
Conservation Program Aid
Criminologist
Dentist
DNA Technician
Ecologist
Environmental Educator
Environmental Scientist
EPA Inspector
Exhibit Technician
Fisheries Conservationist
Food Regulatory Inspector
Food Scientist
Genetic Engineer
Healthcare Recruiter
Hematologist
Hospital Administrator
Immunologist
Industrial Hygienist Technician
Laboratory Supervisor
Marine Biologist
Medical Illustrator

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