Biology Minor

Biology Department | College of Liberal Arts

Program Declaration

Completion of an Undergraduate Program Add/Change form .

Minor Requirements

Complete 20 credits from six courses including two general biology courses and four biology electives.

Pass/fail: No more than one course taken pass/fail may be applied toward the minor.
Residency: At least three courses for the minor must be completed at UMass Boston.
Course reuse: No more than one course at the 300-level or higher may be shared between a minor and another program.

Course Requirements

General Biology Courses (8 Credits)

BIOL 111 - General Biology I 4 Credit(s)
BIOL 112 - General Biology II 4 Credit(s)

Biology Electives (12 Credits)

Take four biology courses at the 200-level or higher with or without associated labs. At least two courses must be at the 300-level or higher.