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Biology, B.S. and Environmental Science Dual Degree

Program Transfer Guide
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410-543-6054 Biology, B.S. and Environmental Science Dual Degree About the Dual Degree Biology and Environmental Science Major Admissions Information

About the Program

Advisement for the major is available from the Biological Sciences Department.  

  • Complete the biology core and at least 32 additional credits in BIOL or ENVS (UMES) with an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher in the BIOL courses.
  • At least 24 of these 44 credits must be at the 300-400 level.
  • May receive credit within the major for up to 6 credits combined of BIOL 415, BIOL 416, BIOL 417 and BIOL 420. A maximum of 3 credits of BIOL 420 may be used toward the major. 

Dual Degree Students

SU and UMES offer a four and a half year, dual-degree program in biology and environmental science. Students from SU who complete the program receive a Bachelor of Science in biology from SU and a Bachelor of Science in environmental science with the marine ecology option from UMES.
Students in this program: 
  • Complete a minimum of 30 semester credit hours on the UMES campus, including at least 17 hours of designated BIOL/ENVS courses.
  • Shall not begin environmental science coursework at UMES until they have completed BIOL 201, BIOL 202, BIOL 211, BIOL 212 or BIOL 213; CHEM 121; and CHEM 122 with a C or better in all four courses.
  • Complete registration for UMES courses by submitting an interinstitutional enrollment form available from their advisor or the Registrar’s Office.

Transfer Students

Transfer students seeking the degree in biology must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of courses in biology at Salisbury University. 

University Undergraduate Major Policies

  • Refer to the program page for this major and the Courses section of the SU catalog for approved prerequisites and General Education courses.
  • Program requirements may not equal 120 credit hours. Students must register for additional electives to complete 120 credits required for graduation.
  • All graduates must have a minimum of 30 credits of 300/400-level courses with C grade or above; at least 15 of those credits must be taken at SU.
  • Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for graduation.
  • Students must complete at least 30 credit hours by direct classroom instruction and/or laboratory experience.
  • Students must take 30 of the last 37 credit hours at SU.
  • It is the student’s responsibility to satisfy graduation requirements. Please refer to the program page of this catalog for detailed major requirements.
  • Students must apply online for graduation by November 15 for May and by May 15 for December.

See the below SU program requirements to be completed as part of the AA/AS program.   For most up-to-date requirements, please refer to the current SU Catalog. 

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Allegany College of Maryland Requirement
Salisbury University Requirement
  • General Education Requirements Completion of an AA/AS is strongly recommended and, once earned, will satisfy SU's General Education Requirements
    45 - 55 credits
    Signature Outcomes
    Complete 1 Course In Each Of The Following Areas (3 Courses):
    Notes: Courses in the 3 requirements above can also meet General Education and/or major requirements.
    COMAR Requirements
    Complete one 3-4 Hour(s) Credit Course In Each Of The Following:
    Complete Both of the Following Requirements - Must Be From Different Content Areas (Two 3-4 Hour(s) Credit Courses):
    Complete Both of the Following Requirements - Must Be From Different Content Areas (Two 3-4 Hour(s) Credit Courses):
    Complete Both of the Following Requirements - Must Be From Different Content Areas (Two 3-4 Hour(s) Credit Courses):
    One course from the following requirement:
  • Biology Dual Degree Core A C or better is required in BIOL 201, BIOL 202, BIOL 211, and BIOL 212 or BIOL 213 before taking any courses for which they are a prerequisite and as a requirement for graduation.
    12 credits
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Take either BIOL212 or BIOL213
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
  • Required Related Sciences Courses A C or better is required in CHEM 121, CHEM 122, and CHEM 221 before taking any courses for which they are a prerequisite and as a requirement for graduation.
    39 credits
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Take either PHYS121 or PHYS221
    Take either PHYS123 or PHYS223
    Take either MATH198 or MATH201
    No equivalency found. *
    Complete 1 of the Following:
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
Grand Total Credits
70
***Please see UMES for courses at your institution which may apply to the Biology, B.S. and Environmental Science Dual Degree program.***
* There is no Equivalency at Allegany College of Maryland. Check with your Advisor for an alternate course.