Curriculum

BIOLOGY MAJOR (BS/BA)
The courses designated in Wingate's biology curriculum are those typically needed for admission to medical and other professional schools, or graduate programs at the master's and doctoral levels.

Required Science Courses:
     Principles of Biology
     Zoology
     Plant Biology
     Genetics or Microbiology
     Ecology
     Biology Senior Seminar
     Principles of Chemistry I & II
     Organic Chemistry I & II
     Calculus
     Statistics

Biology Electives:
     Microbiology
     Human Anatomy & Physiology
     Genetics
     Electron Microscopy
     Immunology
     Marine Biology & Oceanography
     Ornithology
     Wildlife Management
     Parasitology
     Biochemistry
     Evolutionary Biology
     Physiology of Reproduction
     Pathophysiology
     Histology

Pre-Pharmacy/Biology 3+1 Program
The Biology 3+1 Program is designed to allow students to get a baccalaureate degree (BS) while pursuing the Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Wingate University. Students in this program are biology majors who complete three years of study in the undergraduate program and one year of study in the School of Pharmacy. The GER courses and major requirements are completed during the first three years, and science electives are fulfilled during the first year in the School of Pharmacy. Click here for more details.

ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY MAJOR (BS/BA)
The Environmental Biology curriculum is designed to give students a strong background in biology, but is flexible enough to allow students to choose courses that help them meet their career goals. Students also take courses in other key areas such as computer science, communications and economics.

Required Science Courses:
     Principles of Biology
     Environmental Biology
     Zoology
     Microbiology
     Ecology
     Wildlife Management
     Marine Biology & Oceanography
     Environmental Biology Seminar
     Plant Biology
     Principles of Chemistry I & II
     Statistics

Biology Electives:
     Genetics
     Ornithology
     Biochemistry
     Electron Microscopy
     Human Anatomy & Physiology
     Parasitology
     Immunology
     Environmental Internship

CONTACT:
Dr. Ed Mills
Professor of Biology & Department Chair
emills@wingate.edu
704-233-8329