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.

Changes in Chemistry prerequisites as of Fall 2015 (PDF)

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. There is also a Minor in 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 (*NEW! Info on the REVISED CMB degree*)
B.S. in Ecology
B.S. in Marine Biology
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 (suspended as of Fall 2012)

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: