Current Students
Application Periods
Applications are accepted and processed only during September and February. If you plan to apply and for the spring semester, be sure to apply by the end of September in order to be considered for admission to the major. If you plan to apply for the fall semester, you must apply by the end of February.
Minimum GPA
2.50
Middle 50% GPA
2.96 — 3.67
Advising
Amanda Martin
(309) 438-8252
Julian Hall 210F
Academic Advisor
Jeff Helms
(309) 438-2662
SLB 350
Pre-Health Professions
Major Requirements
If 45 or more earned hours: Grades of “C” or better in the following courses: CHE 110/112 or 140; MAT 120 or 145; 4 - hour course in Biological Sciences with lab.
Due to the progressive nature of the degree program, The School of Biological Sciences does not typically admit students who have completed 75 hours or more to the Biological Sciences Major. Please plan accordingly and apply before you have earned 75 credits in order to be considered for admission to the major. Students who have majored in disciplines which require similar first and second year courses, such as Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Chemistry or Medical Lab Sciences, or students who transferred as Undeclared students but took Biology, Chemistry and Physics at their community colleges will be considered on a case by case basis.
Freshmen interested in applying to the major can do so during the spring of their freshman year once their first semester grades have been posted. Applicants will be notified in time to register for the fall of their sophomore year.
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