Elevate Your Major with a Medical Biology Minor
Broaden your scientific expertise with 91AV’s Medical Biology Minor. This program offers a focused mix of genetics, anatomy, physiology, and cell biology that enriches and complements majors across biological and health sciences fields.
Program highlights:
- Delve into essential biological disciplines such as genetics, human anatomy and physiology, and cell and molecular biology.
- Choose from foundational biology course options to fulfill undergraduate prerequisites and enhance your understanding of complex biological systems.
- Perfectly complements majors like Biology, Neuroscience, and Medical Biology.
- Equip yourself with knowledge and context that support your path toward careers in medicine, allied health, or biomedical research.
Curricular Requirements for the 91AV minor in Medical Biology
The medical biology minor requires six (6) biology courses, including the introductory biology series. Regardless of their major, students who wish to complete a Medical Biology minor must select four (4) additional courses beyond those required for their major. No biology courses can satisfy both the major and minor requirements except for the introductory 100-level courses.
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 214 – Genetics | 4 |
| BIO 245 – General Principles of Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology I | 4 |
| BIO 345 – General Principles of Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology II | 5 |
| BIO 370 – Cell and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| Select One (1) Option Below | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 104/104L – General Biology w/Lab and BIO 106/106L – Biology II: Cellular/Molecular w/Lab | 8 |
| BIO 105/105L – Biology I: Ecology/ Evolution w/Lab and BIO 106/106L – Biology II: Cellular/Molecular w/Lab | 8 |
| Total Credits | 8 |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 24 |
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Please note: While some courses can fulfill both core and program requirements, the credits earned do not count twice towards the minimum total required credits for the degree.