All biology majors are eligible to enroll. Students receiving the certificate must hold a baccalaureate degree or be receiving a baccalaureate degree from the university at the time they receive the certificate. Only courses with a grade of C or better are counted toward the certificate program. Students select at least 27 credits of course work with the help of the certificate director. The courses are divided into five categories.
Courses listed in more than one category can only satisfy the requirements of one.
Any substitution in the following list requires permission from the certificate director. Such students should meet with one of the Biology Department's health sciences advisors in their second semester for assistance and information about the university's Health Sciences Advisory Committee. Because schools in the health sciences vary both in their philosophies and in their specific requirements, it is wise for the student to become aware of such information well in advance of applying for admission. Although specific requirements vary, most programs do require applicants to complete at least one year of biology. Students who decide not to major in biology should take BIOL 213 and 305.