
This pathway leads to a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences from Rowan University.
3+1 students are required to earn at least one associate degree prior to transitioning into senior year. Liberal Arts and Sciences, Option: Biology is the recommended associate degree. Courses from the associate degree should be used to satisfy requirements listed below. These are sample schedules. Please see your personalized plan in AVISO, if you have already signed up for 3+1.
Sample Schedule for 3+1 BS in Biological Sciences
RCBC Courses: total of 91 credits
Semester 1 (15 credits)
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Semester 2 (15 credits)
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Semester 3 (14 credits)
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Semester 4 (17 credits)
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Semester 5 (15 credits)
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Semester 6 (15 credits)
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Notes: Check self-service for prerequisite requirements and associate degree requirements Electives are any RCBC course; email 3plus1@rcbc.edu for questions about electives If you complete all required and recommended courses, earn an Associate of Science degree after semester 4
BIO 202 must be signed up for 3+1 to register for this course Need C- or higher in all Biology courses Need a 2.0 GPA average in all required Chemistry, Physics and Math courses |
Rowan University Courses: 30 credits
Courses are taken in Mount Laurel in a hybrid format with in-person and online courses required. This is not a fully online or fully evening program.
Semester 1 (16 credits)
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Semester 2 (14 credits)
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Notes: Meet with Rowan University Advisor prior to senior year to confirm schedule Must take a minimum of 30 credits with Rowan University Total credits required for BS is 120 between Rowan University credits and transfer credits |
Sample Schedule for 3+1 BA in Biological Sciences
RCBC Courses: total of 89 credits
Semester 1 (15 credits)
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Semester 2 (17 credits)
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Semester 3 (13-14 credits)
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Semester 4 (14-15 credits)
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Semester 5 (14 credits)
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Semester 6 (15 credits)
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Notes: Check self-service for prerequisite requirements and associate degree requirements. Electives are any RCBC course; email 3plus1@rcbc.edu for questions about electives. If you complete all required and recommended courses, earn an Associate of Science degree after semester 4.
BIO 202 must be signed up for 3+1 to register for this course. Need C- or higher in all Biology courses Need a 2.0 GPA average in all required Chemistry, Physics and Math course
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Rowan University Courses: 31 credits
Courses are taken in Mount Laurel in a hybrid format with in-person and online courses required. This is not a fully online or fully evening program.
Semester 1(15 credits)
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Semester 2 (16 credits)
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Notes: Meet with Rowan University Advisor prior to senior year to confirm schedule. Must take a minimum of 30 credits with Rowan University. Total credits required for BA is 120 between Rowan University credits and transfer credits. |
If you've been accepted into the program as a junior, be sure to review the checklist and complete your contract.
Do you have questions about the 3+1 Program? Email us at 3plus1@rcbc.edu.