The Biological Sciences Major:

The Biological Sciences major at the University of Maryland is designed to offer students a rigorous exposure to the modern experimental disciplines within Biology. All students take the university required CORE general education program. In addition Biological Sciences students take a common set of Basic and Supporting Courses along with upper level courses in the specialization area of their choice. The specializations are described in the Biological Sciences Curriculum link below.

The Biological Sciences Program is administered by the College of Chemical and Life Sciences. Information about the program can be found through

The Undergraduate Academic Programs Office
1322 Symons Hall
301-405-6892
Assistant Dean: Joelle C. Presson
Administrative Staff: Linda Dalo

The Undergraduate Academic Programs Office coordinates the contributions of the three Biological Sciences Departments to the undergraduate Biological Sciences major: Entomology, Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics, and Biology. The Undergraduate Academic Programs Office can provide information about:

* BSCI course and curriculum information
* Biological Sciences transfer course evaluations
* Permission and advising for BIVS Major
* Prospective LFSC majors
* Post-baccalaureate student advising
* Information and advising on high school teaching careers
* Information & direction for all student issues

The most current curriculum sheets and four year plans can be found at Biological Sciences Curriculum.