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The Schools of Nursing and Pharmacy operate on both the Oxford and Jackson campuses. The Schools of Dentistry, Health Related Professionals and Medicine, and the Health Sciences Graduate School, are based in Jackson only. (Additional healthcare programs are available through the School of Applied Sciences on the Oxford campus.) Other than these exceptions, the schools above are on the Oxford campus.

Minor - Biological Science

Minor - Biological Science

Course Requirements

A minor in biological science consists of a minimum of 18 hours of biology courses, including Bisc 160, 161, 162, and 163, and 10 hours at the 300 level or above. Bisc 322, 330, and 336 are recommended. No more than two nonlaboratory courses may be used to satisfy minor requirements. Bisc 150, 492, seminars, and nonmajor courses do not satisfy minor requirements.

Other Academic Requirements

Every biology course requires a grade of C or better in all prerequisite courses, including those prerequisite courses from other departments. For example, Bisc 160 and 161 must be passed with a grade of C or better before Bisc 162 or 163 may be taken. In addition, Bisc 160, 161, 162, and 163 must be passed with a grade of C or better before any additional biology courses at the 300 level or above is attempted.

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