Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2025 through summer 2026. 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 a 300-400 level BIOL course not already required in the major: 10-11 credits required

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Choose BIOL 305 Parasitology (4 c.h.), BIOL 320 Introduction to Entomology (4 c.h.), BIOL 321 Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates (4 c.h.), BIOL 371 Vertebrate Paleontology (3 c.h.), BIOL 408 Animal Behavior (4 c.h.), BIOL 418 Vertebrate Natural History (4 c.h.), or BIOL 419 Ornithology (4 c.h.)

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Choose from BCHM 451 Biochemistry I (4 c.h.), BIOL 303 Microbiology (4 c.h.), BIOL 403 Embryology (4 c.h.), BIOL 415 Cell Biology (4 c.h.), or BIOL 420 Immunology (4 c.h.)

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 BIOL 305, BIOL 320, BIOL 321, BIOL 371, BIOL 408, BIOL 418, or BIOL 419.

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Choose a 300-400 level BIOL course not already required in the major: 10-11 credits required.

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Choose from BCHM 451, BIOL 303, BIOL 403, BIOL 415, or BIOL 420.