Majors & Minors
· Bachelor of Science in Biology
· Minor in Biology
· Minor in Environmental Science: This is an interdisciplinary program coordinated by the biology and chemistry departments, in which students become involved in the study of environment-related problems at the national, regional and international levels.
· Premedical Track: The track is open for all AUC undergraduate students and provides basic biological and physical science courses that prepare students for admission into medical schools abroad.
Admission Requirements
Mathematics and science courses must be successfully completed in high school.
Program Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Biology
A total of 132 credits is required for the Bachelor of Science degree in biology:
Core Curriculum requirements 30-42 credits
Concentration requirements 46 credits
Concentration electives 16 credits
Collateral requirements 25 credits
General electives 3-15 credits
Minor in Biology
Twenty credits are required for the minor in biology, including BIOL 104 and 105, and 14 credits of elective biology courses.
Minor in Environmental Science
This is an interdisciplinary minor coordinated by the biology and chemistry departments. Completion of this minor requires 18 to 19 credits: nine to 10 credits each in the concentration and electives.
Premedical Track
The coursework for this track consists of 42 credits. However, if a student seeks admission to a particular medical school, one or two additional courses may be required.