Undergraduate Programs Overview
Major Information
The Department of Biological Sciences offers degrees in six areas at the undergraduate level. A complete description of each degree program in the Department can be accessed via the associated links to the various majors.
Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Biology
Four-year major designed for preparing students for careers in biological sciences and professional programs, including medical school. Program includes 19 semester hours of advanced biology credits, associated requirements in chemistry, physics, and mathematics, plus fulfillment of university and college core curriculum requirements. Total credits: 128 semester hours.
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Four-year major designed for preparing students for careers in biological sciences and graduate and professional programs, including medical school. Program includes 28 semester hours of advanced biology credits, associated requirements in chemistry, physics and mathematics, plus fulfillment of university and college core curriculum requirements. Total credits: 131 semester hours.
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Cytotechnology
Designed to prepare students for the national examination for cytotechnology certification administered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). Students complete a minimum of 95 semester hours at UNT prior to entering clinical training and a minimum of 12 months of clinical training with a minimum of 39 semester hours at any American Medical Association-approved school of cytotechnology to complete the degree.
Bachelors of Science in Medical Technology
Designed to prepare students for the national examination for medical technology certification administered by the American Society of Clinical pathologists (ASCP) and the National certification Agency (NCA) for Medical Laboratory Personnel. Students complete a minimum of 95 semester hours at UNT prior to entering clinical training and a minimum of 12 months of clinical training with a minimum of 39 semester hours at any National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences approved school of medical technology to complete the degree.
Bachelors of Arts with a Major in Biochemistry
Four-year major designed for preparing students for teaching careers at the high school level in biochemistry, chemistry, and biology, and for students wishing to enter professional programs, including medical school. Program includes 19 hours of advanced credits in the major, associated credits in biology, physics, and mathematics, plus fulfillment of university and college core curriculum requirements. Total credits: 128 semester hours.
Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry
Four-year major designed for students planning careers in biochemistry, medicine, clinical chemistry, or other health related areas of chemistry. Program includes 25 hours of advanced credits, associated credits in the major, associated in biology, physics, and mathematic, plus fulfillment of university and college core requirements. Total credits: 135 semester hours.
UNT Forensic Science Program
The University of North Texas offers three tracks within the Forensic Science Program. The undergraduate degree is consider to be an interdisciplinary degree and has associated with it extensive laboratory work in both biology and chemistry regardless of the core track. The Forensic Science Program offers 19 semester hours in forensic science coursework that covers the following topics: courtroom testimony; introduction to law; quality assurance; ethics, professional practice, background; evidence identification, collection, processing; and a survey of forensic science as well as classes in forensic chemistry, forensic biology, physical methods, and forensic microscopy: some contain a laboratory component. Forensic science internships and research opportunities are also available to students.
Minor Information
The Department of Biological Sciences offers an undergraduate minor in biology.
Becoming a Teacher
The UNT Science Teaching Program is a joint effort between the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Physics along with the College of Arts & Sciences and the College of Education. This program offers several preparation pathways for students interested in becoming secondary school science teachers.
Prospective Students
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Texas is dynamic and growing. Our faculty represent a wide range of interests in the life sciences, and we have an excellent staff who work hard to provide service in a friendly manner for our students. The Department offers four different majors from which to choose:
If you will be visiting the UNT campus, please come by our office for more information. The Biology Undergraduate Advising Office is located in the Biology Building, Rm. 127. Please See the Undergraduate Advising page for more information.