BSc in Biology - Cellular and Molecular in Washington United States | Howard University

Biology students can specialize in one of three focus areas: molecular and cellular biology, anatomy and physiology, or evolutionary and ecological biology. All majors must first complete foundational biology courses, including General Biology (101 and 102, spanning two semesters) and Genetics (200), with General Biology serving as a prerequisite for Genetics. Following these core requirements, students must take two elective courses (selecting one from any two concentration areas) plus at least 14 credit hours of advanced electives. Every major must complete Senior Seminar (493 or 494) during their final year. A minimum of 35 biology credit hours is required for the major, along with supporting coursework in chemistry, mathematics, and physics. These supporting classes consist of precalculus-level math, a full year of physics, general chemistry with lab, plus Organic Chemistry I, II, and lab. This comprehensive preparation enables graduates to pursue diverse career paths through graduate or professional programs. Those continuing to graduate studies may enter academic, research, industrial, or government fields, while professional school graduates can pursue medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, public health, or environmental science careers.