This program will include completion of at least 3 semester hours of independent research under the supervision of a major advisor, to be taken as BIOL 3350, Special Problems in Biology. An acceptable report on this research must be submitted and an oral report must be given to the faculty of the Biology Department. A student with a Bachelor of Science in Biology degree may obtain teaching certification by completing the required teacher education program supervised by the College of Education . Although many medical schools do not require specific courses or a specific major, most students who are successful in matriculating in a college of medicine and completing the course of study major in biology, chemistry, or general science. Admission to medical school depends greatly on the scores achieved on this test.
Areas covered by the exam are verbal reasoning, writing, biological sciences, and physical sciences.
Electives should be selected to improve in areas of weakness. Three Semesters Courses in the humanities are also required, but this requirement is satisfied by completion of the UCA general education program. Dr. Mike Moran , 450-5927 Dental schools are currently admitting applicants with three years of college, as well as those who have completed a baccalaureate degree. UCA will award the bachelor's degree to students admitted after three years of college, and after successful completion of the first year of dental school. Four-year students will be able to choose a major in one of several areas, including biology, and must complete all of the requirements for their chosen major.