Biology
Study Abroad Advising by Major: Biology
As students may complete general education requirements abroad, it is not necessary to study abroad on a program that is related to your major. However, many students find it interesting to take major or minor-related courses, as it gives them insight into how that field is approached in other parts of the world and it provides opportunities to take unique course options or field experiences not offered at MU.
Study Abroad can help students...
- Gain awareness of discipline from a different academic perspective.
- Develop primary research skills from field or lab work abroad.
- Connect with the international scientific community for future academic or career goals.
- Expand cross-cultural communication and problem-solving skills.
- Prepare for an increasingly diverse and international workplace.
While students in this major are not required to study abroad, it is encouraged. All recommendations on this webpage should be reviewed with an Education Abroad Advisor and then discussed with your Academic Advisor(s) in your major or minor departments.
The Office of International Programs and Service's Education Abroad Advisors recommend the following for students in this major who wish to study abroad:
1. BSE Biology majors that desire to study abroad are recommended to do so in their sophomore year or during a summer term if they wish to participate in a traditional study abroad experience. Those that wish to complete a student teaching placement abroad would do so in their final semester at MU and should plan at least one year in advance.
The Office of International Programs and Service's Education Abroad Advisors recommend the following for students in this major who wish to study abroad:
1. BSE Biology majors that desire to study abroad are recommended to do so in their sophomore year or during a summer term if they wish to participate in a traditional study abroad experience. Those that wish to complete a student teaching placement abroad would do so in their final semester at MU and should plan at least one year in advance.
The Biology department provides academic information on their department website, and curriculum sheets can be found on the Academic Advising website.
Which courses/requirements should Biology majors/minors take at MU?
- Biology majors should complete BIOL 101 Foundations of Biology at MU.
- Biology majors should complete BIOL 470 Biology Colloquium and/or BIOL 472 Seminar in Biology at MU.
- Biology majors should complete their Required Related Physics courses PHYS 131/132 or PHYS 231/232 at MU.
- BSE Biology majors should complete their Professional Education block at MU, unless they are interested in completing their student teaching placement abroad.
- BS Marine Biology majors should complete their field courses at a marine field station approved by the department.
Which courses/requirements can BS Biology majors fulfill while abroad?
- Major Required Biology courses (with department approval)
- Major Biology Elective courses (up to 18 credits)
- Required Related Chemistry courses (up to 20 credits)
- Required Related Mathematics & Computer Science courses (up to 9 credits)
- General Education courses
Which courses/requirements can BS Biology: Animal Behavior majors fulfill while abroad?
- Major Required Biology courses (with department approval)
- Practical Experience in Animal Behavior Ex. Internship (up to 4 credits)
- Required Major Electives (with department approval)
- Required Related Chemistry courses (up to 16 credits)
- Required Related Mathematics & Statistics courses (up to 8 credits)
- Psychology - General Psychology (3 credits)
- General Education courses
Which courses/requirements can BS Biology: Environmental Biology majors fulfill while abroad?
- Major Required Biology courses (with department approval)
- Major Required Env. Biology courses (with department approval)
- Practical Experience in Env. Biology Ex. Internship (up to 3 credits)
- Major Biology Elective courses (up to 5 credits)
- Required Related Chemistry courses (up to 16 credits)
- Required Related Mathematics courses (up to 5 credits)
- Required Related Environmental Science courses (up to 8 credits)
- General Education courses
Which courses/requirements can BS Biology: Marine Biology majors fulfill while abroad?
- Major Required Biology courses (with department approval)
- Major Required Marine Biology courses (with department approval)
- Major Biology Elective courses (up to 6 credits)
- Required Related Chemistry & Earth Sciences courses (up to 20 credits)
- Required Related Mathematics courses (up to 5 credits)
- General Education courses
*Additional concentrations will be added summer 2023.
General Notes: View the Academic Planning website for additional information.
- Students can earn Major Elective credit (3-6 credits) by completing an international internship.
- Semester Programs & Internships: Can automatically earn a waiver of two (2) general education categories: Perspectives and Cultural Diversity & Community.
- Summer Programs: Have the opportunity to earn a waiver of one (1) general education category: Cultural Diversity & Community.
Which courses/requirements should Biology majors/minors take at MU?
- Biology majors should complete BIOL 101 Foundations of Biology at MU.
- Biology majors should complete BIOL 470 Biology Colloquium and/or BIOL 472 Seminar in Biology at MU.
- Biology majors should complete their Required Related Physics courses PHYS 131/132 or PHYS 231/232 at MU.
- BSE Biology majors should complete their Professional Education block at MU, unless they are interested in completing their student teaching placement abroad.
- BS Marine Biology majors should complete their field courses at a marine field station approved by the department.
Which courses/requirements can BS Biology majors fulfill while abroad?
- Major Required Biology courses (with department approval)
- Major Biology Elective courses (up to 18 credits)
- Required Related Chemistry courses (up to 20 credits)
- Required Related Mathematics & Computer Science courses (up to 9 credits)
- General Education courses
Which courses/requirements can BS Biology: Animal Behavior majors fulfill while abroad?
- Major Required Biology courses (with department approval)
- Practical Experience in Animal Behavior Ex. Internship (up to 4 credits)
- Required Major Electives (with department approval)
- Required Related Chemistry courses (up to 16 credits)
- Required Related Mathematics & Statistics courses (up to 8 credits)
- Psychology - General Psychology (3 credits)
- General Education courses
Which courses/requirements can BS Biology: Environmental Biology majors fulfill while abroad?
- Major Required Biology courses (with department approval)
- Major Required Env. Biology courses (with department approval)
- Practical Experience in Env. Biology Ex. Internship (up to 3 credits)
- Major Biology Elective courses (up to 5 credits)
- Required Related Chemistry courses (up to 16 credits)
- Required Related Mathematics courses (up to 5 credits)
- Required Related Environmental Science courses (up to 8 credits)
- General Education courses
Which courses/requirements can BS Biology: Marine Biology majors fulfill while abroad?
- Major Required Biology courses (with department approval)
- Major Required Marine Biology courses (with department approval)
- Major Biology Elective courses (up to 6 credits)
- Required Related Chemistry & Earth Sciences courses (up to 20 credits)
- Required Related Mathematics courses (up to 5 credits)
- General Education courses
*Additional concentrations will be added summer 2023.
General Notes: View the Academic Planning website for additional information.
- Students can earn Major Elective credit (3-6 credits) by completing an international internship.
- Semester Programs & Internships: Can automatically earn a waiver of two (2) general education categories: Perspectives and Cultural Diversity & Community.
- Summer Programs: Have the opportunity to earn a waiver of one (1) general education category: Cultural Diversity & Community.
Major Credit Limitations:
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the BS Biology major is 21.5 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the BSE Biology major is 16 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the BS Biology: Animal Behavior major is 23 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the BS Biology: Env. Biology major is 21.5 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the BS Biology: Marine Biology major is 23.5 credits.
Minor Credit Limitations:
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Biology minor is 10 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Biochemistry minor is 12.5 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Environmental Policy and Regulation minor is 9 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Quantitative Methods in Environmental Science minor is 9 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Water Resources minor is 9 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Industrial and Environmental Health minor is 9 credits.
Note: Transfer credit limitations include all credit earned from AP, domestic transfer (excluding PASSHE institutions), and study abroad.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the BS Biology major is 21.5 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the BSE Biology major is 16 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the BS Biology: Animal Behavior major is 23 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the BS Biology: Env. Biology major is 21.5 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the BS Biology: Marine Biology major is 23.5 credits.
Minor Credit Limitations:
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Biology minor is 10 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Biochemistry minor is 12.5 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Environmental Policy and Regulation minor is 9 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Quantitative Methods in Environmental Science minor is 9 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Water Resources minor is 9 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Industrial and Environmental Health minor is 9 credits.
Note: Transfer credit limitations include all credit earned from AP, domestic transfer (excluding PASSHE institutions), and study abroad.
Note: The programs listed below are just a small sample of programs to get you started in your research.
University-based Programs:
- MU in Australia: University of the Sunshine Coast | Australia
- AIFS: Murdoch University | Australia
- ISA: Maynooth University | Ireland
- AIFS: Veritas University | Costa Rica (Summer)
- AIFS: Stellenbosch University | South Africa (Summer)
Field-based Programs:
- SFS: Australia Rainforest to Reef | Australia
- SFS: Rainforests of Australia | Australia (Summer)
- SFS: Marsupials of Australia | Australia (Summer)
- SFS: Tropical Island Biodiversity Studies | Panama
- SFS: Tropical Island Ecosystems: The Human Impact | Panama (Summer)
- SFS: Climate Change, Ethics, and Conservation | Cambodia
- SFS: Elephants of Southeastern Asia | Cambodia and Thailand (Summer)
- SFS: Wild Patagonia: Fire and Ice | Chile
- SFS: Sustainable Development Studies | Costa Rica
- SFS: Biodiversity and Sustainable Food Systems | Costa Rica (Summer)
- SFS: Environmental Justice From the Ground Up | Costa Rica (Summer)
- SFS: Wildlife and Human Dimensions of Conservation | Kenya
- SFS: Fundamentals of Wildlife Management | Kenya (Summer)
- SFS: Elephants of the African Savanna | Kenya (Summer)
- SFS: Biodiversity and Development in the Amazon | Peru
- SFS: Fundamentals of Marine Conservation | The Turks and Caicos Islands (Summer)
- SFS: Marine Megafauna | The Turks and Caicos Islands (Summer)
University-based Programs:
- MU in Australia: University of the Sunshine Coast | Australia
- AIFS: Murdoch University | Australia
- ISA: Maynooth University | Ireland
- AIFS: Veritas University | Costa Rica (Summer)
- AIFS: Stellenbosch University | South Africa (Summer)
Field-based Programs:
- SFS: Australia Rainforest to Reef | Australia
- SFS: Rainforests of Australia | Australia (Summer)
- SFS: Marsupials of Australia | Australia (Summer)
- SFS: Tropical Island Biodiversity Studies | Panama
- SFS: Tropical Island Ecosystems: The Human Impact | Panama (Summer)
- SFS: Climate Change, Ethics, and Conservation | Cambodia
- SFS: Elephants of Southeastern Asia | Cambodia and Thailand (Summer)
- SFS: Wild Patagonia: Fire and Ice | Chile
- SFS: Sustainable Development Studies | Costa Rica
- SFS: Biodiversity and Sustainable Food Systems | Costa Rica (Summer)
- SFS: Environmental Justice From the Ground Up | Costa Rica (Summer)
- SFS: Wildlife and Human Dimensions of Conservation | Kenya
- SFS: Fundamentals of Wildlife Management | Kenya (Summer)
- SFS: Elephants of the African Savanna | Kenya (Summer)
- SFS: Biodiversity and Development in the Amazon | Peru
- SFS: Fundamentals of Marine Conservation | The Turks and Caicos Islands (Summer)
- SFS: Marine Megafauna | The Turks and Caicos Islands (Summer)
Students interested in studying abroad should start an Advising Checklist and discuss their interests with an Education Abroad Advisor.
Office of International Programs and Services: Lyle Hall First Floor
Email: Education.Abroad@millersville.edu
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Office of International Programs and Services: Lyle Hall First Floor
Email: Education.Abroad@millersville.edu
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