Honors in Biology

Requirements

1. An overall GPA of 3.0 or better is required. A GPA of 3.5 in biology is required.
2. Students must enroll in BIO399H (3 credits; Honors Research in Biological Sciences) in the Fall semester of their final year of undergraduate study.
3. Successful completion of a senior research project under the supervision and sponsorship of a full-time faculty member in the Department of Biological Sciences is required. The project must include:
   1. A written proposal
   2. A written report on the outcome of the research project
   3. A presentation of the outcome of the research project 

To apply

Students must submit the form with their intention to pursue honors in biology no later than your registration date in the year BEFORE they graduate with a bachelor’s degree.

Granting of honors

Evidence of excellence in speaking and writing skills, documented by term papers, written work, oral presentations, and grades, will be determined by the committee. The granting of honors in biology is determined by all full-time faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences.