Bachelor of Arts

This major integrates science with the arts and humanities. It is designed to prepare students for careers in other fields such as business, dentistry, environmental science and policy, law, medicine or other allied health fields.

The Biology Bachelor of Arts degree is a four year program consisting of 124 credit hours and is awarded by Purdue University.

Requirements & Course of Study

Requirements vary depending on a student's date of enrollment.  Details of all undergraduate degree requirements can be found in the IUPUI bulletin.

Biology BA & BS Degree Planning Sheet │  Biology BA Sample 4 Year Plan of Study │ Biology BA Course Requirements

Capstone experience

Students apply what they’ve learned in a capstone experience, which is an independent, creative effort by the student that is integrative and builds on the student’s previous work in the major; it may include research projects, independent study and projects, a practicum, a seminar, and/or a field experience.

Research

An exciting feature of the biology program, students may choose from an array of biology research options. Learn more about our unprecedented undergraduate research opportunities.