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Degree Requirements

The UNM Biology Department offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.

  • BA & BS Requirements (catalog Fall 2023 to Present)
  • Biology Minor Requirements (catalog Fall 2023 to Present)
  • B.A. and B.S. Changes Summary - Fall 2023
  • B.A. Requirements (catalog prior to Summer 2023)
  • B.S. Requirements (catalog prior to Summer 2023)
  • B.S. Requirements (catalog prior to Summer 2022)
    • Note: Subject "topics" courses (i.e., Biol. 401, 404, 419, 409, 406) count as regular upper-division courses in the breadth requirements.
  • Biology Minor Requirements (catalog prior to Summer 2023)

We also offer three concentrations:

  • Biotechnology (catalog prior to Summer 2023)
  • Conservation Biology (choose the links you need):
    • Conservation Biology (catalog prior to Summer 2023)
    • Conservation Biology - List of Approved Electives
  • Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology (EEOB)
    • EEOB (catalog prior to Summer 2023)

For further information, consult the University Catalog or the Biology A&S advisors / Advisor's Schedules.

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