The School of Health and Natural Sciences offers a program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in biology. Students must complete a minimum of 36 credit hours of biology. A grade of “C” (2.0 grade quality points) or better must be earned in each biology course with an overall cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above. Students receiving a D in any course outside their major are strongly encouraged to retake the course. A C- or lower in any major course is not considered passing and must be retaken. 

Graduation Requirements

This degree program requires a minimum of 121 semester hours for completion.

Checksheet for: Biology (PDF)

Bachelor of Science in Biology/Nursing
(Jointly offered with the University of Miami)

The School of Health and Natural Sciences, in partnership with the University of Miami’s School of Nursing, offers a joint bachelor’s degree program in biology and nursing. Students completing the program of study at both institutions, as outlined below, will receive a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Florida Memorial University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Miami. To be eligible to transfer to the University of Miami’s School of Nursing, students must earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 in courses taken at Florida Memorial University.

Students who do not complete the two years at UM will be given the opportunity to complete a degree in Biology at Florida Memorial University. Students in the dual biology-nursing program must have three of the following four academic criteria:

1000 or more on the SAT
21 or more on the ACT
3.0 or higher GPA
No remedial classes, including MAT 101/MAT 102

To remain in the dual-degree program, students must earn a “C” or better in all major courses (biology, mathematics, chemistry, and physics) (see course requirements for the Biology-Nursing degree). Students in this dual-degree program can not repeat/retake pre-requisite classes. Students with remedial courses such as DSM 099, DSR 099, DSE 099, MAT 101, MAT 102, are ineligible for the dual-degree program. Given that this dual-degree program is an Honors Biology program, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA every semester. Students who enter the Nursing program who have not met these stated requirements will not receive a biology degree from Florida Memorial University and are ineligible for the tuition reduction at UM.