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Undergraduate

Undergraduate

Explore the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) resources for mapping out your college plan. 

Admission Requirements

A student may declare a major in Biology or Marine Biology after completing BIO 201 and 202, or equivalent courses, with a grade of "C" (2.00) or better in both courses, and the completion of a minimum of 24 semester hours of credit. 

Transfer students wishing to declare a major in Biology or Marine Biology must meet the following admission requirements for the major:

  1. Completion of 24 semester credit hours from an accredited four-year college or university and a 2.00 grade point average in two biology courses with labs, preferably BIO 201 and 202, or equivalents; or,
  2. Completion of an associate degree from an accredited two-year college and a 2.00 grade point average in two biology courses with labs.

Students who intend to major in Biology or Marine Biology and have not met the admission requirements will be Pre-Biology/Marine Biology majors. All students who desire a degree in Biology or Marine Biology must meet the admission requirements and declare a major to be eligible to graduate.

Resources to Help You Succeed

CSE Academic resource center

To apply for scholarships at UNCW, you must be an admitted student for the upcoming academic term with access to the SeaNet student portal. 

Learn more about the types of scholarships offered and how and when to apply.

For consideration of scholarships within the biology and marine biology department, students must submit their application by March 1 to be reviewed by the departmental scholarship committee.

To apply, students must at least complete the specific section of the application containing the Biology and Marine Biology Scholarship submission questions. If a student wants to be considered for all scholarships university wide they must also complete the entire general application.

For specific questions regarding scholarships in the Department of Biology and Marine Biology, please contact Dr. Carolina Priester.

  1. Students should have the ability to demonstrate a fundamental level of academic competence in core biological content and issue knowledge. (Foundational Knowledge)
  2. Students should be able to present biological information orally. (Foundational Knowledge, Thoughtful Expression)
  3. Students should be able to competently critique biological literature. (Critical Thinking, Foundational Knowledge, Information Literacy)
  4. Students should be able to utilize biological literature to examine scientific questions. (Critical Thinking, Foundational Knowledge, Information Literacy)
  5. Students should have the ability to demonstrate competence in biological writing. (Foundational Knowledge, Thoughtful Expression)
  6. A student should have the ability to understand basic biological experimental design and quantitative methods. (Critical Thinking, Foundational Knowledge)
  7. A student should have the ability to apply biological knowledge to current topics. (Critical Thinking, Foundational Knowledge, Information Literacy, Thoughtful Expression)

Canvas Site

If you have declared a biology, marine biology or pre-biology/marine biology major, please visit our Canvas site for advising resources. 

Need more information?

For questions about the Biology & Marine Biology Department, our undergraduate majors and programs please contact Academic Advising Coordinator, Shea Huse.

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