Program: Biology, Pre-Physical Therapy/Pre-Physician’s Assistant, BS (0401) - Iona College

2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog

Jun 03, 2025

Overview:

	General Biology	Pre-Physical Therapy/Pre-Physician’s Assistant	Cell and Molecular Biology
College Core*	52 credits	52 credits	52 credits
Science Core	21 credits	21 credits	21 credits
Biology Core**	36 credits	37 credits	36 credits
Required Upper Level Biology	14-18 credits	8 credits	14-18 credits
Required Internship	0-1 credit	6 credits
Liberal Arts Requirements
TOTAL	123-129	124	123-127

Note:

* College Core is noted at 52 credits, which is five less than required due to science requirements for Biological Science majors.

** Includes Organic Chemistry with Labs (8-10 credits)

GPA Requirement for all Biology Majors

(Including all tracks & Environmental Science):

Students must complete BIO 101 and BIO 102 with a grade of C or better in order to continue in the Biology major. Students that fail to earn a C or better must retake the 100-level course(s) before attempting additional Biology courses. Intended majors must earn a C or better in all Biology courses. Students that fail to earn a C or better must repeat that course for it to be considered for major credit.