The biology minor at USI is designed to provide undergraduate students with the rigorous coursework necessary for success in many fields of biological science. A minor in biology is a great complement to an environmental science major, chemistry major or psychology major. As a USI biology student, you will gain hands-on experience with some of the advanced technology you'll eventually encounter on the job or in graduate school. You will take courses taught by dedicated teaching faculty, never graduate students, in small classes, all designed to aid the development of your academic portfolio.
An undergraduate student should initiate a Change of Academic Program if they wish to add or remove a minor.
The student obtains a Change of Academic Program form from the Registrar's Office or the department of the new major/minor, secures the signature of the department chair/director (or dean) of any major/minor to be added, and returns the form to the Registrar's Office for processing.
A student must submit the completed form by the Thursday before priority registration if the change is to be made within the current semester. Unless granted a waiver by the department of the new major, the student must meet all current program requirements for graduation.
To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:
Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.
Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.
With a biology minor, you can enhance your career preparation to enter a variety of industries including government, pharmaceuticals, research, and education, among others.
For example, you can major in Elementary Education and minor in Biology to pursue a career as a science teacher.
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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
