Please note that the course information listed on the charts below refer to requirements for a degree in the Biology Major and any required or highly recommended (as noted) courses for successful admittance into a Dental School (DDS or DMD) Program. Courses required for graduation outside of the the major or for Dental School admittance (i.e. for the Canisius Core or All-College Honors Core Curricula) are not included.
Students actively pursuing this pathway should keep in regular contact with Dr. Allyson Backstrom in the Pre-Medical and Pre-Health Professions Office to keep up with any potential changes to the path below, in conjunction with their regular Biology Major advising sessions.
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Freshman:
| FALL | SPRING |
|---|---|
| BIO 111/L (Introductory Biology I with Lab) | BIO 112/L (Introduction Biology II with Lab) |
| CHM 111/L (General Chemistry I with Lab) | CHM 112/L (General Chemistry II with Lab) |
|
MAT 111 (Calculus I)* |
MAT 141 (Inferential Statistics and Computers for Science) |
| FYS 101 (Explorations of Academic Writing and Special Topics) or HON 101 (Honors English) |
ENG 101 (Writing about Literature) or any HON literature course |
Sophomore:
| FALL | SPRING |
|---|---|
| BIO 211/L (Biochemistry and Cellular Biology I with Lab) | BIO 212/L (Biochemistry and Cellular Biology II with Lab) |
| CHM 227/L (Organic Chemistry I with Lab) | CHM 228/L (Organic Chemistry II with Lab) |
|
BIO 351 (Biology Seminar I) |
Junior:
| FALL | SPRING |
|---|---|
| PHY 201/L (College Physics I with Lab) | PHY 202/L (College Physics II with Lab) |
| Any BIO Upper Level/Elective(s) with or without lab as needed | Any BIO Upper Level/Elective(s) with or without lab as needed |
Senior:
| FALL | SPRING |
|---|---|
| BIO 307/L (Microbiology with Lab)* * [Required by ~1/3 of Programs] |
Any BIO Upper Level/Elective(s) with or without lab as needed |
| BIO 353 (Biology Seminar II) |
Other Recommended Courses To Schedule As/Where Possible:
BIO 300/301 (Research Methods) Starting in sophomore year, as many semesters as possible
PSY 101 (Introduction to Psychology I) or PSY 102 (Introduction to Psychology II)
SOC 110 (Introduction to Sociology)
BIO 298 (Pre-Clinical Experiences for Undergraduates)