Biology Minor

Courses Include - Total Credits: 24

The Biological Sciences Minor is appropriate for all students with interests in the life sciences and especially for those who seek careers that may be enhanced by a background in biology. These include, but are not limited to, biochemistry, chemistry, geology, psychology, anthropology, and sociology. To minor in Biological Sciences, students must complete the biological sciences core;

and 12 upper-division credits. A genetics course, either BIOL 300 - Principles of Genetics or BIOL 304 - Molecular Genetics and BIOL 415 - Evolution are recommended. No more than three credits of independent study (BIOL 492, 493, 494, 496,) may be applied toward the minor. A Biological Sciences Minor will be awarded only if the overall Biology GPA is 2.00 or above. At least nine credits must be earned at UNLV.