Biology Minor Requirements

Earn a minor in Biology by meeting these requirements.

Minor in Biology

Required 20 hours, including:

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
BIOL 150 & BIOL 151	General Biology I and General Biology II	6
BIOL 150L & BIOL 151L	General Biology I Laboratory and General Biology II Laboratory	2
Biology Electives		12
Total Credits		20

All 300 and 400 level biology courses will count as biology electives toward the 20 hour minor.

No more than one UND upper level life science course from outside the Biology Department may be counted toward completion of the minor.

The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April.

What is a minor in college?

A minor is like a mini-major. Your major is your primary area of study and a minor allows you to pursue another discipline, add training that supports your major, or explore personal interests. A minor is noted on your official UND transcript and adds another layer of professional knowledge to your degree.

You do not have to have a minor in college, although certain majors may require a minor. Your minor must be combined with a major/degree program. Like majors, minors must be declared and have special requirements like mandatory classes.

Consult with your academic advisor if you are interested in adding a minor to your major. They will ensure you can fit a minor into your schedule without interfering with your major requirements.

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