Biomathematics, B.S.

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Major Code: 7078	Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science
Delivery Mode(s): Classroom	Admission Status: Undergraduate
Location(s): Main Campus - Melbourne

Mathematical biology (biomathematics) is a highly interdisciplinary program at the intersection of mathematics, biology and computer science. The biomathematics major is offered through the mathematics department. Primarily during the freshman and sophomore years, biomathematics majors complete core courses, then specialize during the junior and senior years. Specialization is based on interest in computer science, mathematics or biology while retaining interdisciplinary training.

The interdisciplinary nature of the biomathematics major enables undergraduates who are interested in combining mathematics, computer science and biology to be more competitive for graduate programs and careers in bioinformatics, biostatistics, biomedical engineering, biomathematics or medicine.

Degree Requirements

Candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Biomathematics must complete the minimum course requirements as outlined in the following curriculum.

Curriculum

Mathematics (24 credit hours)

Communication and Humanities Core (16 credit hours)

Select first HUM core course:

Select second HUM core course:

Computer Science (10 credit hours)

Science (37 credit hours)

Electives (39 credit hours)

Humanities elective (HU) 3000-level or higher recommended credit hours: 3
Social science credit hours: 3
Restricted electives (BIO/CSE/MAR/MTH 2000-level or higher) credit hours: 33

Elective Restrictions

Choices of restricted electives are subject to approval by the student’s advisor. At least 30 elective credit hours must be at the 3000-level (or higher).