When should I declare a Biology major?
You are required to declare a major before your junior year. However, in biology it is strongly recommended that you declare your major as soon as possible, even in your first year. One reason is that a large number of introductory course are required to complete a biology degree. If you are not taking certain classes right away it may take longer than four years to finish. When you declare, you will be assigned a biology faculty advisor who can help you with the scheduling necessary for an on-time graduation.
How do I declare a Biology major?
You can declare a biology major at any time by sending an email to the College of Science and Health.
How can I switch my current major to a Biology major?
You can switch your major or minor at any time by sending an e-mail to the College of Science and Health.
If I become a Biology major, what happens if I change my mind later?
You can change your major at any time by by sending an email to the College of Science and Health.
What kinds of jobs can you get with a Biology degree?
How many courses are required for a Biology minor?
A student wishing to minor in biology must take six courses designed primarily for the major. Three of these are Bio 191, 192, 193, the traditional first-year sequence. The other three are electives.
What courses count toward a Biology minor?
The biology minor requires that all students take Bio 191, 192 and 193. After this, students may choose three more courses to earn a minor. These three electives may be any courses from our curriculum EXCEPT courses designated "SI" (Scientific Inquiry) which are designed primarily for non-majors. Consult the
class schedules to see list of current classes in our department.
I took some science courses from another school. Do my credits transfer to DePaul?
The College of Science and Health maintains a list of schools and courses which qualify for transfer credits. You can download these master lists
here.
My question isn't answered here. How do I get more information?
- If you have a question related to our department policies or courses, contact our departmental assistant
- For general curricular or contact information for our department, check out our Student Guide
- If you have a question related to the College of Science and Health (CSH), browse the CSH website