Biology Minor

Program Code: U-BIO-MIN
Plan Type: Minor
Department: Biology Department
Website: biology.duke.edu/undergraduate/minor

Program Summary

The biology major and minor and biology courses in a variety of areas are offered by the Department of Biology. Additional courses in the biological sciences are offered by the departments of evolutionary anthropology, chemistry, and psychology and neuroscience in Trinity College of Arts & Sciences; by the basic sciences departments in the School of Medicine; and by the Pratt School of Engineering and the Nicholas School of the Environment.

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Academic Requirements

At least 5 units total to complete the minor. At least 34 units total to earn a degree.

• Any 5 BIOLOGY courses at the 200-level and above

  • May include at most 1 approved independent study or tutorial course.

  • May include at most 1 course of a basic biological character in related departments.

  • A comprehensive list of elective courses is available to students in the degree audit system.