Jan 14, 2025  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Department of Biological Sciences


Telephone: (302) 831-2282
http://www.bio.udel.edu/
Faculty Listing: https://www.bio.udel.edu/people/primary-faculty

The Department of Biological Sciences offers two degrees with four majors and concentrations. A BA degree or Honors BA degree may be earned in Biological Sciences or Biological Sciences Education. A BS degree or Honors BS degree may be earned in Biological Sciences, or Biological Sciences with a concentration in Cellular & Molecular Biology & Genetics.

The Department offers two minors: Biological Sciences and Computational Biology.

Students interested in marine biology should contact the College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment. Students interested in ecology should contact the department of Entomology and Wildlife Conservation in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Biological Sciences Degree Programs

During the freshman year, biological science majors typically study biology, chemistry, English, foreign language, and mathematics. After freshman year, students consult with their College and/or faculty advisors to select wisely from the variety of advanced courses and electives available to sophomores, juniors and seniors.

Concentration in Cellular & Molecular Biology & Genetics

The BS concentration Cellular & Molecular Biology & Genetics offers students the opportunity to focus on upper-level courses in these subject areas.

Programs

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