Undergraduate Programs in Biology

IMPORTANT: The Chemistry & Biochemistry Department has made changes in prerequisites for CHEM 115, CHEM 343, & CHEM 349. Please download this information if you plan on taking these courses.

Here are the recommended sequences for taking the Chemistry courses for each Biology Major (PDF, NEW for Fall 2016)

Undergraduates in Biology at SFSU have the option of majoring in one of seven Bachelor of Science degrees or a Bachelor of Arts in General Biology.

Each degree has specific requirements. Click on the links below to view:

Degree descriptions and requirements
B.A. in General Biology
B.S. in Botany
B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology
B.S. in Ecology
B.S. in Marine Biology and Limnology
B.S. in Microbiology
B.S. in Physiology (NEW! Physiology Major Advising for Spring 2014, PDF)
B.S. in Zoology
B.S. in Clinical Science (not accepting new students as of Fall 2008)
Minor in Biology

Download University Degree Roadmaps (recommended 4 year course plans with GE courses included) at the roadmaps web site.

Click on the links below for more information: