Major Requirements
The School of Biological Sciences offers seven different majors, each leading to a Bachelor of Science degree with a distinct focus. All of these majors share a common core of requirements reflecting our philosophy that a foundation of knowledge in certain areas is essential for more specialized knowledge in any area of biology. Beyond the shared requirements, each major has a different set of requirements tailored to the theme of the major, providing students the opportunity to choose the courses of greatest interest to them.
Find information below about each major, including requirements, sample plans and major checks.
Program Learning Outcomes & Goals for BioSci Majors
UC San Diego is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Interested in how your curriculum is built? View our Inventory of Educational Effectiveness Indicators. You can find out more about accreditation and WASC at UC San Diego Accreditation. Additionally, the School of Biological Sciences' Program Learning Outcomes align with knowledge and competencies mastered by undergraduate students upon completion of degree requirements.