Upon completion of the core requirements for the major, specific courses to complete the major will vary according to a student's interests and career plans and may be selected from a variety of departments on campus in consultation with a student's faculty advisor.

Students who are majoring in Biology may not declare a Minor in Biology. Elective credit hours used towards the BIOL minor must be in courses not being counted towards a student’s major. A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses. At least 25% of credit hours for the BIOL minor must be earned in upper division courses.