The Bachelor of Science in Biological Science program is designed for students who wish to pursue a science-based career or continue their education by obtaining a graduate degree in a health- or science-related field. The program offers the mathematical, chemical, and physical background necessary for understanding biology along with the oral and written communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills necessary for success in the workplace. The program fosters a basic understanding of the organization and the processes of life, from molecules and cells through organs and organ systems to populations, species, ecosystems, and evolution. Graduates of the program pursue careers in areas such as research and development or sales and marketing in biological and pharmaceutical companies. Students may also choose to continue their education in graduate or medical school.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Universitywide Requirement
Minimum 120 total semester hours required.
Minimum 2.000 GPA required.
Students must earn a minimum of 60 Northeastern University semester hours in order to receive a bachelor’s degree.
Note: Individual program requirements may exceed the above minima.
NUpath Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath requirements.
Foundation Courses
51 semester hours required
Code | Title | Hours |
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English | ||
ENG 1105 and ENG 1106 | College Writing 1 and Lab for ENG 1105 | 4 |
ENG 1107 and ENG 1108 | College Writing 2 and Lab for ENG 1107 | 4 |
ENG 3105 and ENG 3106 | Writing for the Professions: Science and Engineering and Lab for ENG 3105 | 4 |
Mathematics | ||
MTH 2100 | Calculus 1 | 3 |
MTH 2105 | Calculus 2 | 3 |
MTH 2310 | Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences | 3 |
Biology | ||
BIO 1100 and BIO 1101 | Principles of Biology 1 and Lab for BIO 1100 | 4 |
BIO 1200 and BIO 1201 | Principles of Biology 2 and Lab for BIO 1200 | 4 |
Chemistry | ||
CHM 1100 and CHM 1101 | General Chemistry 1 and Lab for CHM 1100 | 4 |
CHM 1200 and CHM 1201 | General Chemistry 2 and Lab for CHM 1200 | 4 |
Physics | ||
PHY 1200 and PHY 1201 | Physics 1 and Lab for PHY 1200 | 4 |
PHY 2200 and PHY 2201 | Physics 2 and Lab for PHY 2200 | 4 |
Information Technology | ||
ITC 1000 | Computer Applications | 3 |
or ITC 2016 | End-User Data Analysis Tools | |
Philosophy | ||
PHL 2140 | Ethical Issues in Science and Engineering | 3 |
Major Required Courses
26 semester hours required
Code | Title | Hours |
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Chemistry | ||
CHM 2110 and CHM 2111 | Organic Chemistry 1 and Lab for CHM 2110 | 4 |
CHM 2200 and CHM 2201 | Organic Chemistry 2 and Lab for CHM 2200 | 4 |
Biology | ||
BIO 2100 and BIO 2101 | Microbiology and Lab for BIO 2100 | 4 |
BIO 2300 | Cell Biology | 3 |
BIO 2500 and BIO 2501 | Genetics and Molecular Biology and Lab for BIO 2500 | 4 |
BIO 3100 and BIO 3101 | Biochemistry and Lab for BIO 3100 | 4 |
Capstone | ||
BIO 4850 | Biological Sciences Senior Project | 3 |
Major Elective Courses
Choose at least 9 semester hours from BIO, BTC, HSC.
Electives
Complete a minimum of 34 semester hours to reach 120 semester hours.
Term 1 | Hours |
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ENG 1105 and ENG 1106 | 4 |
MTH 2100 | 3 |
BIO 1100 and BIO 1101 | 4 |
CHM 1100 and CHM 1101 | 4 |
15 | |
Term 2 | Hours |
ENG 1107 and ENG 1108 | 4 |
MTH 2105 | 3 |
BIO 1200 and BIO 1201 | 4 |
CHM 1200 and CHM 1201 | 4 |
15 | |
Term 3 | Hours |
MTH 2310 | 3 |
PHY 1200 and PHY 1201 | 4 |
CHM 2110 and CHM 2111 | 4 |
BIO 2100 and BIO 2101 | 4 |
15 | |
Term 4 | Hours |
PHY 2200 and PHY 2201 | 4 |
CHM 2200 and CHM 2201 | 4 |
ITC 1000 or 2016 | 3 |
Open elective | 3 |
14 | |
Term 5 | Hours |
ENG 3105 and ENG 3106 | 4 |
BIO 2300 | 3 |
BIO 2500 and BIO 2501 | 4 |
Open elective | 3 |
Open elective | 3 |
17 | |
Term 6 | Hours |
BIO 3100 and BIO 3101 | 4 |
PHL 2140 | 3 |
Open elective | 3 |
Open elective | 3 |
Open elective | 3 |
16 | |
Term 7 | Hours |
Major elective | 3 |
Major elective | 3 |
Open elective | 3 |
Open elective | 3 |
Open elective | 1-3 |
13-15 | |
Term 8 | Hours |
BIO 4850 | 3 |
Major elective | 3 |
Open elective | 3 |
Open elective | 3 |
Open elective | 3 |
15 | |
Total Hours: 120-122 |