Biology Minor

Biology Department | College of Liberal Arts

Program Declaration

Completion of an Undergraduate Program Add/Change form .

Minor Requirements

Complete a minimum of 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 provided all six minor courses are completed at UMass Boston.
Residency: At least three courses for the minor, including one at the 300-level or higher, must be completed at UMass Boston.

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)

Complete four BIOL courses at the 200-level or higher with or without associated labs.

A minimum of two courses must be at the 300-level or higher.