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Biology Department

Academic Program

Catalog Descriptions

Information from the 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Catalog for prospective Biology Majors:

Special Programs

Forestry-Environmental Management

91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ participates with Duke University in a . Students spend 3 years at 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ and 2 years in the Masters program at the at Duke University, after which they receive both a bachelor's degree from 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ and a master's degree from Duke. Students interested in the Duke program should begin the planning process early in their time at 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ, including discussions with the program faculty advisor (Keith Karoly).  For more information, please email the Duke 3-2 faculty advisor (kkaroly at reed.edu) .

Pre-Medical/Pre-Veterinary

There is no formal pre-medical or pre-veterinary major at 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ; students may major in the academic discipline that most excites them, and include the courses typically required by most medical or veterinary schools. The 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Catalog includes a . 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's Career Services has additional information available at Health Careers Preparation at 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ.

Sample Four-year Plan

Sample Four-year Plan, one possible route through the Biology major.

Interdisciplinary Majors

Special ad hoc programs that link two disciplines can be arranged with faculty approval. Common Interdisciplinary majors with Biology include Mathematics/Biology, Psychology/Biology, and Neuroscience.

Majors FAQ

Majors FAQ, compiled by Biology faculty.