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    Degrees

    Build a strong foundation in biology while specializing in human health or conservation.

    SGU Biology Degree

    Program Overview

    Program

    In addition to a comprehensive foundation leading to a bachelor’s degree in biology, you’ll develop research skills and laboratory techniques necessary to succeed in biological and biomedical careers.

    Locations

    Grenada

    Entry Terms

    August 2025

    Our first-year core curriculum includes foundational science and math coursework to prepare you for more in-depth and specialized biological sciences in your chosen degree emphasis track. In addition to a comprehensive foundation leading to a bachelor’s degree in biology, you’ll develop research skills and laboratory techniques necessary to succeed in biological and biomedical careers.

    Two Paths to Choose From

    The Department of Biology, Ecology and Conservation (BEC) offers two programs leading to a BSc in Biology degree and a BSc (Honor’s) in Marine, Wildlife and Conservation Biology. All BEC majors complete a set of core courses including of biology, chemistry, and mathematics courses. In addition, by choosing between these two BSc programs, students maybe select a program that emphasizes human biology and laboratory skills or ecology/conservation biology and field skills.

    BSc Biology Degree

    BSc in Biology

    This track is for students who intend to pursue an advanced degree in biological sciences, biomedical sciences or pre-professional programs such as MSc, PhD, MD and DVM degrees.

    BSc Marine & Wildlife

    BSc (Honor’s) in Marine, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology

    Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, this track is intended for students interested in advanced degrees or seeking employment in areas of conservation, wildlife management, environmental assessment, and jobs within the green and blue economies.

    General Biology Curriculum

    FOUR-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAM
    Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology

    Freshman Year—31 Credit Hours

    Prefix and Number Course Name Credit Prerequisite(s)
    BIOL 211 Conservation and the Environment 3  
    BIOL 220 General Biology 4  
    CHEM 122 General Chemistry I 3 CXC CSEC Chemistry grade 2 minimum or CHEM 001
    CHEM 123 General Chemistry I Lab 1 Co-requisite: CHEM 122
    CHEM 124 General Chemistry II 3 CHEM 122, CHEM 123 or equivalent
    CHEM 125 General Chemistry II Lab 1 Co-requisite: CHEM 124
    ENGL 211 College Writing 3 Placement Test or ENGL 212
    ENGL 212 College Reading 3 Placement Test or ENGL 002
    GENL 105 Introduction to University Life 1  
    MATH 120 College Mathematics 3 Placement Test or MATH 001
    MBIO 207 OR MBIO 208 Caribbean Living Oceans
    OR
    Tropical Seas
    3  
      Elective 3  

    Course and program information subject to change without prior notification.
    *Does not count toward degree

    Sophomore Year—31 Credit Hours

    Prefix and Number Course Name Credit Prerequisite(s)
    BIOL 221 Human Biology 4 BIOL 220
    CHEM 222 Organic Chemistry I 3 CHEM 122, CHEM 124 or equivalent
    CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 Co-requisite: CHEM 222
    CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry II 3 CHEM 222 or equivalent
    CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 Co-requisite: CHEM 224
    COMP 111 Computer Concepts and Applications 3  
    ENGL 204 Public Speaking 3 ENGL 211, ENGL 212
    MATH 220 Statistics 3 MATH 120
    PHYS 201 General Physics I and Lab 4  
      Elective 3  
      General Education (2xAH, 2xBP, 1xSB) 3  

    Course and program information subject to change without prior notification.
    *Does not count toward degree

    Junior Year—33 Credit Hours

    Prefix and Number Course Name Credit Prerequisite(s)
    BIOL 300 International Natural Resource Issues 4 BIOL 220 and MBIO 207 OR MBIO 208 and MATH 220 OR MBIO 310 and CHEM 122
    BIOL 304 OR CHEM 450 Biochemistry for Life Sciences
    OR
    Biochemistry
    3 CHEM 224
    BIOL 344 Cell and Developmental Biology 3 BIOL 220 and BIOL 221 OR BIOL 215
    BIOL 460 Human Anatomy 3 BIOL 220 and BIOL 221 or equivalent
    CHEM 451 Biochemistry Lab 1 CHEM 224
    PHYS 202 General Physics II and Lab 4 PSYC 201
      Elective 3  
      Elective 3  
      Elective 3  
      General Education (2xAH, 2xBP, 1xSB) 3  
      General Education (2xAH, 2xBP, 1xSB) 3  

    Course and program information subject to change without prior notification.
    *Does not count toward degree

    Senior Year—28 Credit Hours

    Prefix and Number Course Name Credit Prerequisite(s)
    BIOL 321 Molecular Biology 3 BIOL 220, BIOL 221 or equivalent, CHEM 450, BIOL 304
    BIOL 331 Molecular Biology Lab 1 BIOL 220, BIOL 221 or equivalent, CHEM 450, BIOL 304
    BIOL 401 OR BIOL 441 Microbiology
    OR
    Physiology
    3 BIOL 220, BIOL 221, BIOL 220/CHEM 224, BIOL 221, CHEM 450, BIOL 30
    Elective 3
    Elective 3
    Elective 3
    Elective 3
    Elective 3
    Elective 3
    Elective 3

    Course and program information subject to change without prior notification.
    *Does not count toward degree

    Combined Degree Program

    Students with an associate’s degree can qualify to be placed in the two-year degree program.

    Additional Curriculum

    In order to obtain a degree, you will need to complete both program specific and general curriculum

    Arts & Sciences Curriculum

    Junior Year—30 Credit Hours

    Prefix and Number Course Name Credit Prerequisite(s)
    BIOL 221 Human Biology 4 BIOL 220
    CHEM 222 Organic Chemistry I 3 CHEM 122, CHEM 124 or equivalent
    CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 Co-requisite: CHEM 222
    COMP 111 Computer Concepts and Applications 3
    ENGL 204 Public Speaking 3 ENGL 211, ENGL 212
    ENGL 211 College Writing 3 Placement Test or ENGL 212
    ENGL 212 College Reading 3 Placement Test or ENGL 002
    MATH 120 College Mathematics 3 Placement Test or MATH 001
    MATH 220 Statistics 3 MATH 120
    PHYS 201 General Physics I and Lab 4
    PHYS 202 General Physics II and Lab 4 PSYC 201

    Course and program information subject to change without prior notification.

    Senior Year—29 Credit Hours

    Prefix and Number Course Name Credit Prerequisite(s)
    BIOL 203 Scientific Technical Writing and Communications 4  
    BIOL 304 OR CHEM 450 Biochemistry for Life Sciences
    OR
    Biochemistry
    3 CHEM 224
    BIOL 320 Genetics 3 BIOL 220 and BIOL 221 OR BIOL 215 and MATH 220 OR MBIO 310
    BIOL 321 Molecular Biology 3 BIOL 220, BIOL 221 or equivalent, CHEM 450, BIOL 304
    BIOL 344 Cell and Developmental Biology 3 BIOL 220 and BIOL 221 OR BIOL 215
    BIOL 331 Molecular Biology Lab 1 BIOL 220, BIOL 221 or equivalent, CHEM 450, BIOL 304
    BIOL 401 OR BIOL 441 Microbiology
    OR
    Physiology
    3 BIOL 220, BIOL 221, BIOL 220/CHEM 224, BIOL 221, CHEM 450, BIOL 304
    BIOL 460 Human Anatomy 3 BIOL 220 and BIOL 221 or equivalent
    CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry II 3 CHEM 222 or equivalent
    CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 Co-requisite: CHEM 224
    CHEM 451 Biochemistry Lab 1 CHEM 224

    Course and program information subject to change without prior notification.

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