Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2026 through summer 2027. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.

General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements

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Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements

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All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course

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Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 and EVAN 101 waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 and THEO 202 waived

Major Requirements 

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Course may fulfill select general education requirements.

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Choose 15 credits from BCHM 452, BIOL 317, BIOL 330, BIOL 403, BIOL 407, BIOL 417, BIOL 420, BIOL 437, BIOL 480, BIOL 499, or CHEM 322.

All applicable prerequisites must be met

Graduation Requirements

• 120 Total hours
• 2.0 Overall grade point average
• 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
• Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
• 25% Of major taken through Liberty University
• 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
• Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
• CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded

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Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skills requirements.

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Choose CHEM 121 OR CHEM 131 and CHEM 135.

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Choose CHEM 122 OR CHEM 132 and CHEM 136.

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All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course.

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Choose from BCHM 452, BIOL 317, BIOL 330, BIOL 403, BIOL 407, BIOL 417, BIOL 420, BIOL 437, BIOL 480, BIOL 499, or CHEM 322.

All applicable prerequisites must be met