Biology Minor

The Biology minor at Stony Brook University is designed for students who wish to explore biological sciences while pursuing a different primary major.

Credit & Grade Requirements

To successfully complete the minor, students must meet the following criteria:

  • Total Credits: A minimum of 20 credits in BIO designated courses

  • Advanced Coursework: At least 9 credits must be at the 300 level or higher.

  • Minimum Grade: All courses must be taken for a letter grade and passed with a C or higher.

  • Residency: All advanced (300-level+) courses must be BIO-designator courses taken specifically at Stony Brook University.

Eligibility & Restrictions

The Biology minor is open to most students, with the exception of those already majoring in closely related fields. You cannot elect this minor if your major is:

  • Biology

  • Biochemistry

  • Human Evolutionary Biology

  • Pharmacology

  • Marine Sciences

  • Marine Vertebrate Biology

BIO Minor Checklist