Biology Major Program

Total Credits: 120

In addition to the program credit requirements below, the Biology Major can include:

• A concentration in specific areas of biology that is shown on your academic transcript and based on receiving at least 15 credits are taken from designated courses in the concentration area. See information here.
• A 24 credit minor in any arts or other science subject.

All science degrees at StFX require courses in three different sciences: Science A, B, and C. For Biology programs, Science A is Biology, and Science B and C will be two other scientific disciplines chosen by the student based on the information below.

Science A: 42 credits

• 6 credits from BIOL 111, 112 
• 12 credits from BIOL 201, 202, 203, one of 204 or 205, 315
  Note: Only one of BIOL 204 or 205 may be used to fulfill this requirement, although both can count in Science A.
• 3 credits BIOL at the 400 level (other than BIOL 499)
• 21 credits BIOL electives. At least 18 credits must be at the 300/400 level
  Note: BIOL 115, 116, 215, 221 and 220 cannot be used as BIOL electives (but can be used as open electives below)
• BIOL 391 is a recommended but not required third-year non-credit course for career development.

Other required courses to be included in science B, science C, or electives:

• 6 credits from CHEM 101, 102 or 121, 122
• 6 credits from MATH 106 or 126, 107 or 127 (must be science B or C)
• 3 credits quantitative or analytical content from CSCI 128, 161, MATH 253, 267, 277, 287, 335, PHYS 101, 102, 108, 121, 250, STAT 231. See information here.

Science B: 12 credits

• 12 credits from a 2nd science program: Aquatic Resources, Chemistry, Climate & Environment, Computer Science, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics, Psychology

Science C: 6 credits

• 6 credits from a 3rd science program: Aquatic Resources, Chemistry, Climate & Environment, Computer Science, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics, Psychology

Science (required/electives): 12 credits

• usually 3 credits of quantitative or analytical courses from requirement above
• 9 credits from other science courses

Arts electives: 12 credits

• 12 credits from programs in the Faculty of Arts

Open electives: 36 credits

• BIOL 115, 116, 215, 221 and 220 can be used as open electives.