We are excited that you are pursuing a Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology.  You have taken an important step in this process by completing your TSAP Associate degree in Biology. We are ready to help you start this leg of your journey.  The Purdue Fort Wayne TSAP on-campus program is designed with you, the learner, in mind. 

At the time you are admitted to the B.S. program, you will declare your major with the Department of Biology.

Program Requirements

1. Completion of the TSAP A.S. degree is required for admission to the TSAP B.S. degree.
2. No courses beyond the requirements for TSAP A.S. degree are required for admission to the B.S. program.
3. If a student so desires, Biology has three Concentration Areas that they can focus their studies:  Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Genetics, Cellular and Molecular Biology; and Microbiology and Immunology.  By choosing the appropriate Biology Elective courses (upper level courses listed) the student can emphasize any of these concentration areas within the same time-frame as the BS Biology degree.
4. Students can choose a minor, if desired.
5. A GPA of 2.00 or higher for all courses taken as well as a GPA of 2.30 or higher in biology core and biology elective/concentration courses are required.
6. All students in the B.S. with a major in Biology are expected to meet the same student learning outcomes and program requirements. Additional program requirements exist for all students in the B.S. with a major in Biology. 
7. You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program.  Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies and procedures governing your academic career.  All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.
8. List of Major courses and supporting courses required at PFW; total credits in program = 120.