The School of Biological Sciences enjoys one of the largest and most successful undergraduate education programs on campus. Students can major in either Zoology or Biology, and numerous options are available so that the degree requirements are matched closely with the student's career plans. Classroom, lab, and field training provide students with excellent preparation for a broad spectrum of careers in the Life Sciences. The degree options with their associated coursework are listed below.
These programs are supported by a superb faculty who have expertise in many
areas of modern biology instruction and research. Many
undergraduates enjoy the opportunities to actually
contribute to basic research with one of these
individuals as mentor. Many major facilities are
accessible to students, including the Owen Science and
Engineering Library (largest in the Northwest), the
Conner Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, The Ownbey
Herbarium, the 800 acre Hudson Biological Reserve, and
the Franceschi Microscopy and Imaging Center.
A variety of
financial support programs are available for
undergraduates.
Fields of Study
The School of Biological Sciences offers the following undergraduate degree programs:
Biology -- Pre-Physical Therapy/Pre-Occupational Therapy/Pre Physician's Assistant Option
Biology -- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Option
Zoology -- PreVet and Animal Care Option
Zoology -- Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry Option
Minors
Biology
A minor in biology requires a minimum of 20 hours in Biol coursework including Biol 106, 107, 301 and 8 additional hours at the 300-level or above. No more than 2 hours in Biol 495, 496, or 499 may be included in the 20 hours. 10 credit hours must be earned in residence at WSU. Students who major in biology or zoology cannot be grated a minor in biology.
Zoology
Requires a minimum of 20 hours, including Biol 106, 107, and one of 321, 322, or 324; and 8 additional hours of biological sciences courses focused on animals. No more than 2 hours of Biol 496, 497, 498, or 499 may be included in the 20 hours. Credit hours for the minor must include 9 hours taken in residence at WSU or through WSU-approved education abroad or educational exchange courses.