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Biology, B.S. Biotechnology Concentration

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410-543-6054 Biology, B.S. Biotechnology Concentration About the Biology B.S. Major Biotechnology Concentration Admissions Information

About the Program

Advisement for the major is available from the Biological Sciences Department.  

  • Complete the biology core and at least 32 additional credits in BIOL or ENVS (UMES) with an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher in the BIOL courses.
  • At least 24 of these 44 credits must be at the 300-400 level.
  • May receive credit within the major for up to 6 credits combined of BIOL 415, BIOL 416, BIOL 417 and BIOL 420. A maximum of 3 credits of BIOL 420 may be used toward the major. 

Health Professions Students

Pre-professional students select their courses according to the admission requirements of the professional schools in their areas of interest with the advice of the health professions advisors of the Health Professions Advising Program (HPAP). See the Pre-Professional Programs section of this catalog for more information.  

Transfer Students

Transfer students seeking the degree in biology must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of courses in biology at Salisbury University. 

University Undergraduate Major Policies

  • Refer to the program page for this major and the Courses section of the SU catalog for approved prerequisites and General Education courses.
  • Program requirements may not equal 120 credit hours. Students must register for additional electives to complete 120 credits required for graduation.
  • All graduates must have a minimum of 30 credits of 300/400-level courses with C grade or above; at least 15 of those credits must be taken at SU.
  • Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for graduation.
  • Students must complete at least 30 credit hours by direct classroom instruction and/or laboratory experience.
  • Students must take 30 of the last 37 credit hours at SU.
  • It is the student’s responsibility to satisfy graduation requirements. Please refer to the program page of this catalog for detailed major requirements.
  • Students must apply online for graduation by November 15 for May and by May 15 for December.

See the below SU program requirements to be completed as part of the AA/AS program.  For most up-to-date requirements, please refer to the current SU Catalog. 

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Allegany College of Maryland Requirement
Salisbury University Requirement
  • General Education Requirements Completion of an AA/AS is strongly recommended and, once earned, will satisfy SU's General Education Requirements
    45 - 55 credits
    Signature Outcomes
    Complete 1 Course In Each Of The Following Areas (3 Courses):
    Notes: Courses in the 3 requirements above can also meet General Education and/or major requirements.
    COMAR Requirements
    Complete one 3-4 Hour(s) Credit Course In Each Of The Following:
    Complete Both of the Following Requirements - Must Be From Different Content Areas (Two 3-4 Hour(s) Credit Courses):
    Complete Both of the Following Requirements - Must Be From Different Content Areas (Two 3-4 Hour(s) Credit Courses):
    Complete Both of the Following Requirements- Must Be From Different Content Areas (Two 3-4 Hour(s) Credit Courses):
    One course from the following requirement:
  • Biology Major Core Requirements for Biotechnology Concentration
    23 - 24 credits
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Take either Math155 or Math198 or Math201
    No equivalency found. *
  • Biotechnology Concentration Courses No course may double count to fulfill requirements.
    13 - 16 credits
    Take either BIOL211 or BIOL212
    No equivalency found. *
    Complete 1 Additional MATH/PHYS from the Following:
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    Complete 2 Additional Allied Science Courses from the Following:
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
Grand Total Credits
70
* There is no Equivalency at Allegany College of Maryland. Check with your Advisor for an alternate course.