Biological Sciences — study plan
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 42
- Degree
- bachelor
The Biological Sciences study plan at Qatar University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 42 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Fall 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB 100 | Arabic Language I | 3 |
| ENGL 202 | English Language I - Post Foundation | 3 |
| BIOL 101 | Biology I | 3 |
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| UNIV 100 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
Year 1 - Spring 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB 200 | Arabic Language II | 3 |
| ENGL 203 | English Language II - Post Foundation | 3 |
| BIOL 102 | Biology II | 3 |
| CHEM 103 | Experimental General Chemistry I | 1 |
| MATH 101 | Calculus I | 3 |
Year 2 - Fall 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DAWA 111 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
| ELEC | Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective Elective | 3 |
| BIOL 221 | Basic Ecology | 3 |
| CHEM 209 | Fundamentals in Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| PHYS 110 | General Physics for Biology | 3 |
Year 2 - Spring 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELEC | Qatar History Elective Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | Natural Science/Mathematics Core Elective Elective | 3 |
| BIOL 241 | Microbiology | 3 |
| CHEM 351 | Basic Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 352 | Experimental Biochemistry | 1 |
| PHYS 111 | Practical Physics for Biology | 1 |
| STAT 151 | Introduction to Applied Statistics | 3 |
Year 3 - Fall 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELEC | General Knowledge Elective Elective | 3 |
| BIOL 311 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 211 | Cell Biology Elective | 3 |
| BIOL 212 | Genetics Elective | 3 |
| MINOR | Chemistry Minor Course I Elective | 3 |
Year 3 - Spring 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELEC | General Skills Elective Elective | 3 |
| BIOL 351 | Plant Anatomy & Physiology | 3 |
| BIOL 312 | Histology Elective | 3 |
| BIOL 321 | Principles of Environmental Biology Elective | 3 |
| MINOR | Chemistry Minor Course II Elective | 3 |
Year 4 - Fall 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 362 | Animal Anatomy & Physiology | 3 |
| BIOL 322 | Desert Biology Elective | 3 |
| BIOL 344 | General Parasitology Elective | 3 |
| MINOR | Chemistry Minor Course III Elective | 3 |
| MINOR | Chemistry Minor Course IV Elective | 3 |
Year 4 - Spring 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 497 | Senior Project | 3 |
| BIOL 421 | Ecophysiology Elective | 3 |
| BIOL 444 | Immunology Elective | 3 |
| MINOR | Chemistry Minor Course V Elective | 3 |
| MINOR | Chemistry Minor Course VI Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Biological Sciences
How many credit hours is Biological Sciences at Qatar University?
Biological Sciences at Qatar University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 42 courses.
How many years is Biological Sciences at Qatar University?
The study plan for Biological Sciences spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Biological Sciences award?
Biological Sciences at Qatar University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.
Is Biological Sciences offered at other universities?
Yes, Biological Sciences is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.