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2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Life Science B.A./B.S.


Life science is an interdisciplinary major that deals with studies of living organisms and life processes.

Bachelor’s degree requirements

Required courses (39 credit hours)


  • Psychology course with prerequisite Credits: (3)
  • *Electives Credits: (14)

Pre-vet option


Students who complete the College of Arts and Sciences basic requirements, the preveterinary prerequisites, all the life sciences major requirements except the electives, and a minimum of 84 hours prior to enrolling in the College of Veterinary Medicine at K-State may earn a life sciences degree after successful completion of the first year of veterinary medical school.

Notes


*The 14 elective hours must be at or above the 300 level and they must be selected from two or more of the following fields: biochemistry, biology, microbiology, organic chemistry, physical anthropology, and psychology. A minimum of 15 hours in the major must be taken at K-State. Only transfer courses accepted by departments to meet requirements in their majors will be accepted to meet requirements in the life science major.

To obtain a life science degree a student must earn at least a 2.0 GPA in the required science courses (including transfer work).

The life science degree is not available to students who will earn a degree in biochemistry, biology, or microbiology.