Program Overview

Program Overview

The Marine Biology B.S. program is designed for students who demonstrate a strong foundation in the sciences. To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must meet specific requirements.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must demonstrate the following:

• Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
• Minimum lower-division preparation (grade of C or better required)

Major Preparation Courses

The following courses are required for major preparation:

• CHEM 111A: General Chemistry
• CHEM 111B: General Chemistry
• MATH 119A,122: Survey of Calculus I; or Calculus I
• BIOL 211: Introduction to Evolution and Diversity

General Education Requirements

In addition to major preparation courses, students must complete the following general education courses:

• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Critical Thinking

Additional Recommended Courses for Transfer Applicants

Transfer applicants are recommended to take the following courses (grade of "C" or better):

• BIOL 212: Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
• BIOL 213: Introduction to Ecology and Physiology (General Biology sequence)