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Apr 24, 2024
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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Biology (B.S.) - Pre-professional Specialization
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Program Coordinator/Contact
Volker Brözel, Department Head
Department of Biology and Microbiology
Alfred Dairy Science Hall 228
605-688-6141
E-mail: biomicro@abs.sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/biomicro
Click here for additional information.
Program Information
The curriculum in the Biology preprofessional specialization is designed for students planning to apply to health-related pre-professional programs (i.e. pre-chiropractic, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry, pre-occupational therapy, pre-physical therapy and pre-physician assistant.)
Academic Requirements
A minimum GPA of 2.0 must be maintained in the major courses.
Course Delivery Format
Program coursework is on-campus, in classroom and laboratories, as well as field-based settings. Additional coursework is available at off-campus attendance centers. Limited coursework is available online.
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Requirements for Biology Major - Pre-professional Specialization: 120 Credits
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
System General Education Requirements
Institutional Graduation Requirements
Advanced Writing and Capstone
Pre-professional Specialization Requirements
Electives
Select at least four courses from the list. Credits: 12-16
Electives
Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements. Recommended courses if not taken to meet core requirements:
Total Required Credits: 120
Notes
1 Pre-Vet students can substitute VET 223-223L - Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals and Lab and one additional course (at least 4 credits) from the Health Related electives (or an advanced animal science course like Advanced Animal Nutrition or Reproductive Physiology).
2 A total of 3 credits is required for field study, internships, and research experiences to count as one elective. These credits can be combined from various experiences.
3 Recommended only for Pre-Chiro, Pre-OT, and Pre-PT programs.
4 PHYS 101-101L is generally not sufficient for students planning to enter professional or graduate degree programs.
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