Degree Information
The Department of Biology offers two degree programs, one leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and one leading to a Bachelor of Science in Biology.
B.S. and B.A. in Biology Handouts:
| Handouts: Full details of requirements and possible class options | Checklists: Planning sheets with minimal information |
|---|---|
| General Biology | General Biology |
| Ecology, Evolution, & Conservation Biology | Ecology, Evolution and Conservation |
| Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology | Molecular, Cellular and Developmental |
| Physiology of Animals and Plants | Physiology of Animal and Plants |
| Plant Biology | Plant Biology |
| B.A. General Biology | General Biology B.A. |
Minors Associated with Biology:
Class Offerings
A matrix of elective and major classes offered for the academic year
Current: 2025-2026 Courses for the Biology B.A. & B.S. Degrees (updated OCT 13, 2025)
| 2024-2025 Courses | 2022-2023 Courses |
| 2023-2024 Courses | 2021-2022 Courses |
| 2019-2020 Courses | |
| 2018-2019 Courses |
Forms
Degree Petition Form: If you are taking a course that is not listed on the degree handout and would like to petition it to count toward a major requirement, please complete the petition form. Be sure to describe in detail how the course content meets the requirement. Attach a complete syllabus to the form and submit it to Academic Services bioladv@uw.edu
Research Petition Form: Petitioning undergrad research credits to count toward your degree requirements. For more info, please refer to the Research Opportunities tab.
Registration Transaction Form: For any time conflicts, changes in variable credits or courses dropped in error, this will go through Registration at regoff@uw.edu
Study Assistance
Tri-Beta tutoring:
The Tri-Beta Biology Study Sessions offer free weekly drop-in tutoring to students in the Introductory Biology series (BIOL 180, 200, & 220) as well as one on one sessions. Experienced students are present to answer your questions while you take advantage of free snacks and a comfortable learning environment.
Tri Beta Tutoring is located on the 4th floor atrium in Hitchcock Hall during the following times:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 3:30PM-6:30PM
CLUE sessions:
Late night tutoring in Mary Gates Hall. Writing assistance also available.
Instructional Center, Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity
The academic arm of the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMAD) Educational Opportunity Program, the Instructional Center (IC), serves students that are affiliates of the OMAD. The front desk is where students request to use the Center for tutoring, other instruction, or computer lab usage. All students using the Instructional Center must have a scan card; this card is issued through the OMA Counseling Center, or OMA affiliates can come to the IC and sign up for a card. Non-EOP students will be issued a card upon approval of their Referral Form.