Undergraduate Programs

Biology

• Course Descriptions for Biology Degree
• Degree requirements and suggested sequence of coursework
• Advice for Ecology and Evolution Students
• Minor requirements

Biochemistry

• Course Descriptions for Biochemistry Degree
• Degree requirements and suggested sequence of coursework
• Minor requirements

Mathematical Biology

• Degree Description
• Degree requirements and suggested sequence of coursework

More Information

• Pre-requisites and Co-requisites - Biology and Biochemistry Courses

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NSM Capstone Requirement: 6-21 hours

(Currently any approved minor satisfies this requirement)

May be satisfied by completing one of the following:

• a double major, or
• a double or previous degree, or
• a senior research project, or
• a senior honors thesis, or
• 6 hours of NSM designated interdisciplinary capstone courses, or
• an approved minor, or
• 9 hours from this list:  INDE 4333, DISC 4332, 4364, 4368, 4370, 4371, 4374. 4375, 4377, 4378.

Students should consult the Academic Regulations and Degree Requirements section of the University of Houston Undergraduate Catalog for general information on the requirements for minors. Students must earn a 2.00 minimum cumulative grade point average on all courses attempted in the minor discipline at the University of Houston. Courses which by catalog statement cannot be applied toward a degree in Natural Sciences and Mathematics, or which have other relevant catalog restrictions will not be included in the minor grade point average.