To accommodate the needs of students majoring in different fields, the biology minor requirements have been designed in a flexible way to ensure that course selection is sound and appropriate to the student's background.

The Minor consists of a minimum of six (6) semester courses.

General Considerations

• All courses must be taken for a letter grade.
• All courses must carry 4 or more semester credits.
• Restriction: This minor is not available for students who major in Biochemistry, Behavioral Neuroscience or any dual major that involves Biology.

Course Requirements

A minimum of six courses are required for the Biology Minor. (50% of the courses must be taken in NU's Biology department.)

Required Biology Courses

Complete five biology (BIO) courses.  Three of the courses must be intermediate to advanced (BIOU301-BIOU599).

Breadth Course

Choose one more course from BIO, CHM, GEO, MTH, or PHY. (300 to 500 level courses)

Other Requirements

• At least 3 courses must include a lab
• Maintain a GPA = 2.0 or higher
• Register with Biology Minor Advisor by completing an Arts & Sciences Petition Form available at 1 Meserve Hall
• Each student's biology minor petition must receive the signed approval of the Biology Minor Advisor before the student embarks on the program.

Biology Minor Advisor

Walk-in Advising Office Hours

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1. About the Minor
2. General Considerations
3. Course Requirements
4. Other Requirements
5. Minor Advisor