Biology Minor

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Chair: Dennis D. Wykoff, Ph.D.
Assistant Chair: Vik Iyengar, Ph.D
Office Location: 147 Mendel Science Center
Telephone: 610-519-4830
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Biology is a broad-based program designed for students interested in life sciences. The program fulfills entry requirements for medical and other allied health programs as well as for graduate work in many areas of biology and related fields. The program also provides excellent preparation for careers in health sciences, research, and/or education.

MINOR: Biology (23 credits)

A minor is open to all students and requires a minimum of 23 credits in Biology. Minors must complete at least 12 of their Biology credits at Villanova and achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0.

  • Courses that fulfill minor requirements may be used to fulfill other requirements (i.e., primary major, core curriculum, minors, concentrations, or free electives).
  • Biochemistry majors need to complete 2 BIO courses with labs at the 3000 level or above that are not otherwise required for the biochemistry degree to fulfill the requirements for the Biology minor.
Course
Title
Credits
Upper-Level BIO Lab Elective for Minor  +
12
Upper-Level BIO Elective  +
3 - 4
Sub-Total Credits
23-24
Total Credits:
23-24

 

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The above program requirements are applicable to students entering Summer 2024 and beyond. Please consult the appropriate archived catalog available on the homepage for years prior to these requirements. In order that programs offered by Villanova University reflect current advances and additions to knowledge and upgraded professional requirements, Villanova University reserves the right to change programs and requirements without prior notice. Students generally are bound to the requirements in effect and published online for the year in which their class begins its first year of study. Special requirements may be in effect for students who have left the University and are being readmitted. Students are advised to check with the web catalog or with their college offices regarding changes that may affect them. Additional academic information may be obtained from the various college offices and the web sites listed for the particular policies, programs and services found in this catalog. 

Overview

Program

Biology

Type

Minor

Curriculum Guide

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