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Biology-Medical 3+4 Track

The recommended four-year plan is designed to provide a blueprint for students to complete their degrees within four years. These plans are the recommended sequences of courses. Students must meet with their Major Advisor to develop a more individualized plan to complete their degree.  This plan assumes that no developmental courses are required.  If developmental courses are needed, students may have additional requirements to fulfill which are not listed in the plan.

NOTE: This recommended Four-Year Plan is applicable to students admitted into the major during the 2022-2023 academic year.

First Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

Second Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Third Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Fourth Year

  • Lake Erie College of Medicine

Total Credits Required: 128 credits (actual RCNJ credits = 111.5)

Minimum GPA: 3.2 Science; 3.5 overall


*This course has a pre-requisite.  Please refer to the course catalog for information about pre-requisites.

*Biology Electives require at least a “C” average in BIOL111 and BIOL 113.

^ No grade below C will be accepted

AThis course requires a CLM test for placement purposes.

BIf needed.

C If Pre-Calculus is taken then a summer course would be needed between the First and Second year

WI: Writing Intensive-3 required in the major

** General Education courses can be taken in any sequence, not necessarily what is suggested here.