Degrees

The Department of Natural and Physical Sciences offers degrees in the following fields:

• Liberal Arts (Emphasis in Biology or Pre-Medicine)
  
  
• General Biology
  
  
• Various pre-professional fields
  • Pre-Medicine / Pre-Dentistry
  • Pre-Ophthalmology / Pre-Optometry
  • Pre-Physical Therapy
  • Pre-Veterinary Medicine
  • Pre-Pharmacy
  • Pre-professional Environmental Biology
    
    
• Teacher Certification in Biology and General Science
  
  
• Associate of Science

Pre-professional Linkage Curricula (for transfer prior to earning BS/BA)

Students have the opportunity to apply for admission to several professional and paraprofessional programs after completing introductory linkage programs at Faulkner. Students who have interest in such programs must contact the institution offering the program to determine the specific course requirements for a strong application. The following examples are included for your interest.

• Pre-pharmacy
  
  
• Pre-nursing
  
  
• Allied Health Programs
  
  
• Pre-engineering
  

Minors

Minors are currently available in Biology and Chemistry.

To minor in Biology you must take the introductory Principles of Biology sequence, BIO 1301/1101 and 1302/1102, prior to taking at least ten additional semester hours of Biology course work, at least six of which must be upper division.

To earn the Chemistry minor, a student must take the introductory General Chemistry sequence, CHM 1311/1111 and 1312/1112, prior to taking at least ten additional semester hours of Chemistry course work, six of which must be upper division.

Additional upper division requirements apply to students who are earning the Liberal Arts degrees with these sciences as their areas of emphasis.


Return to Natural and Physical Sciences Home