This Bachelor of Science program provides both a broad-based curriculum in the Liberal Arts and in the Natural Sciences and a set of courses specifically directed toward the field of Biotechnology.

This degree is particularly appropriate for students interested in the rapidly expanding field of biotechnology. The local and national job market for persons with a B.S. or graduate degree in biotechnology is excellent and should remain that way for many years.

This rigorous interdisciplinary program provides both entry-level job skills in biotechnology and a strong academic background needed to pursue a masters or doctorate degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Molecular Biology.

The Natural Sciences Department offers other degree programs that serve similar student career objectives, including secondary science teaching. Some are more broad-based; others are more narrowly focused. The approved degree plan for this program will be determined through consultation among the student, the Biotechnology Program Coordinator, and the Chairperson of the Department of Natural Sciences.

Requirements for Bachelor of Science: Biology		View the Biology degree plan (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Minimum GPA of 2.0 in all science courses that could apply toward the degree.   The only transfer credit courses with grades of D that apply toward a degree are first-year non-mathematics and non-science courses.   No more than three credit hours with a grade of D in upper-level science courses may be applied toward the degree.   Students must have at least 18 credit hours of upper-level science from UH-Downtown with a minimum GPA of 2.0 to apply toward the degree.   Credit for science courses that are more than 10 years old must be approved by the department before they can be applied toward a degree.   Graduation Requirements: A minimum of 130-132 hours of university-level course work will be required.		Major Degree Plan   Minor Degree Plan