Degree Requirements

Academic Degree Options

You can choose from four different undergraduate degree programs. The Department of Biological Sciences here at Binghamton offers both a B.A. and the B.S. in Biology. The Biology minor is also offered. There are also the B.S. in Biochemistry and the B.S. in Psychobiology. These two undergraduate degree programs are offered in conjunction with the Chemistry and Psychology Departments, respectively. Students might also want to consider the option of the B.A. and B.S. Environmental Studies major with specialization in Ecosystems, offered principally by the Dept. of Geological Sciences and Environmental Studies

Which major do I choose?

Course Planning Tips for Biology Major
Introductory Chemistry, Introductory Biology, Advanced Placement Credits, Prerequisites and Corequisites, Required Biology Courses, Biology Electives, Laboratory / Field Requirements, Mathematics, Science, Computer Science and Engineering Electives

Guides to Assist Curriculum Planning

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• B.A. in Biology (pdf, 12KB) (for students entering BU BEFORE Fall 2005)
• B.A. in Biology (pdf, 88KB) (for students entering BU Fall 2005 or AFTER)
• B.S. in Biology EEB (pdf, 81KB) (for students entering BU BEFORE Fall 2005)
• B.S. in Biology EEB (pdf, 84KB) (for students entering BU Fall 2005 or AFTER)
• B.S. in Biology CMB (pdf, 14KB) (for students entering BU BEFORE Fall 2005)
• B.S. in Biology CMB (pdf, 14KB) (for students entering BU Fall 2005 or AFTER)
• Biology Minor (pdf, 14KB) (for students entering BU BEFORE Fall 2004)
• Biology Minor  (pdf, 5KB) (for students entering BU Fall 2004 or AFTER)
• 3 + 2 B.A. / M.A. Biology
• 3 + 2 B.A./ M.S. Biology Open to all Harpur College undergraduates
• 3+2 B.A./M.A.T (pdf, 17KB) (Master of Arts in Teaching).
• 3+2 B.A.(or B.S.)/MBA (Masters in Business Administration)
• Binghamton University – SUNY Optometry Joint Degree Program (pdf, 121KB)

Transfer Equivalence from Community Colleges

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Majors in Conjunction with Other Departments

• B.S. in Biochemistry
• B.S. in Psychobiology
• B.A./ B.S. in Environmental Studies

EVOS - Evolutionary Studies Program
Interdisciplinary all-campus program

Other Considerations
General Education, Humanities and Social Science Requirements ; Selecting Courses to Suit Career Interests - Biotechnology - Careers in Ecology