B.A. Program
This program has fewer required courses in biology, mathematics, chemistry and physics electives than the B.S. program. It is intended for those who do not wish to pursue an advanced degree in biology or medicine. It is for those who wish to teach high school biology or to combine biology with another concentration, e.g., nursing, business, preparation for physician assistant or with a structured minor. The B.A. in biology includes 34 credit hours in biology and 15-16 credit hours in the related fields of chemistry and mathematics.
Program Requirements
Students within the department must maintain a minimum 2.0 G.P.A. in courses taken at D’Youville in coursework required for their major. Students who fail to earn this G.P.A. will be placed on probation in the major. Probation may continue for a maximum of three consecutive semesters or a total of four non-consecutive semesters. Students who exceed these limits will be dismissed from the major. Students may appeal these decisions on academic status by submitting, in writing, to the department chairperson, reasons why exceptional consideration may be justified.
If a student is dismissed from the B.S. program due to poor performance in courses not required for the B.A. program, a student may have his/her record re-evaluated as a major in the B.A. program, and may be declared in good standing if his/her performance in the B.A. requirements justifies this.
Course Requirements
Biology B.A.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 50 |
| 30 |
| 40 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
Course Requirements for the Major
In the Specific Areas of Concentration
Biology Electives Chosen from
In Other Academic Areas Required for the Major
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| CHE-101 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE-101L | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHE-102 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE-102L | General Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| CHE-219 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE-219L | Organic Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| 3 |
| Topics in Mathematics | |
| Elementary Practical Statistics | |
| Algebra & Trigonometry | |
| Introduction to Applied Statistics | |
| Calculus I | |
| Special Topics | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Biology B.A. for Health Professions Preparation
(Preparation for Physician Assistant B.S./M.S. Please note: Matriculation into the P.A. program requires application, interview and acceptance.)
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 54 |
| 30 |
| 12 |
| 24 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
Course Requirements for the Major
In the Specific Areas of Concentration
Biology Electives including
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| BIO-107 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| BIO-107L | Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO-108 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| BIO-108L | Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| BIO-208 | Microbiology | 3 |
| BIO-208L | Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| BIO-339 | Human Gross Anatomy | 6 |
| BIO-339L | Gross Anatomy Lab | 0 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
In Other Academic Areas Required for the Major
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| CHE-101 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE-101L | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHE-102 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE-102L | General Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| CHE-219 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE-219L | Organic Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| MAT-123 | Introduction to Applied Statistics | 4 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Health Professions Preparation Option (B.S./M.S. in Physician Assistant Preparation)
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| PHI-214 | Challenges of Death | 3 |
| PHI-312 | Bioethics Seminar | 3 |
| BIO-307 | Pathophysiology 1 | 3 |
| PSY-203 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 |
Admission Requirements
Admission into the B.A. in biology requires a minimum SAT score of 980 (Math and Verbal) (or 19 ACT), a high school average of 85 percent or a 2.85 on a four-point scale or a transfer G.P.A. of 2.0. Admission into the B.S. in biology requires a minimum SAT score of 1080 (Math and Verbal) (or ACT of 21), a high school average of 85 percent or a 2.85 on a four-point scale and a rank in the top 50 percent of one’s class or a transfer G.P.A. of 2.5.
The B.A. for health professions preparation program is designed for students preparing for graduate programs in physician assistant and other allied health fields. Admission to the D'Youville graduate physician assistant program will require application directly to the program during the beginning of the third and/or final year of undergraduate study.
Students nearly meeting these requirements will be considered for these programs by the department. Students denied immediate acceptance into the biology B.S. will be accepted into the biology B.A. program if they meet its requirements. These students may be promoted into the biology B.S. program after they have sufficiently demonstrated competence (usually after the completion of two semesters).
