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Do you have questions about the 3+1 Program?
Current Students Contact
Rowan Relations Office
3plus1@rcbc.edu
(856) 242-5901
Prospective Students Contact
Office of Outreach and Admissions
admissions@rcbc.edu
(856) 222-9311, ext. 1199
Earn an RCBC Associate of Science degree and a Rowan University Bachelor of Science or Art in Biological Science with the 3+1 Biology major.
Explore the Science of Life with RCBC’s Biology Program
Deepen your understanding of the natural world and its impact on humanity. RCBC’s Biology program provides a strong foundation for science-related careers and serves as an ideal starting point for medical, healthcare, and research fields.
With a biology degree, you can pursue careers in:
- Environmental Science and Public Policy – Sustainability, conservation, and ecological research
- Bioinformatics – Data-driven biological research and analysis
- Education and Museums – Teaching and science communication
- Biotechnology – Innovation in genetics, pharmaceuticals, and medical research
RCBC graduates have pursued careers in molecular biology, microbiology, ecology, environmental science, and related fields.
Biological Sciences 3+1 Major Map
Please note this major map guide is not a substitute for academic advisement. Interested students can register for this program at any time by logging into BaronOne and then accessing the 3plus1 Application Tile.
*This program requires in-person and daytime courses.
This pathway leads to a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences from Rowan University.
3+1 students must earn at least one associate degree before transitioning into senior year. We recommend the Associate of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Option: in Biology (AS.BIO). Other associate degrees are acceptable. Students should contact the Rowan Relations Office for more information about other pathways. Below is a sample schedule. Please see your personalized plan provided by your advisor, if you have already signed up for 3+1.
Already accepted into 3+1?
If you've been accepted into the program as a junior, be sure to review the checklist and complete your contract.
Sample Schedule for 3+1 BS Biological Science coming from RCBC's AS.BIO degree
RCBC Courses: total of 91 credits
Semester 1 (15 credits)
| Semester 2 (15 credits)
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Semester 3 (14 credits)
| Semester 4 (17 credits)
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Semester 5 (15 credits)
| Semester 6 (15 credits)
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Notes: Check self-service for prerequisite requirements and associate degree requirements Electives are any RCBC course; email 3plus1@rcbc.edu for questions about electives If you complete all required and recommended courses, earn an Associate of Science degree after semester 4 BIO 202: must be signed up for 3+1 to register for this course Need C- or higher in all Biology courses Need a 2.0 GPA average in all required Chemistry, Physics and Math courses | |
Rowan University Courses: 30 credits (Fall only start for Senior year Courses)
Courses are taken in Mount Laurel in a hybrid format with in-person and online courses required. This is not a fully online or fully evening program.
Semester 1 (16 credits)
| Semester 2 (14 credits)
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Notes: Meet with Rowan University Advisor prior to senior year to confirm schedule Must take a minimum of 30 credits with Rowan University Total credits required for BS is 120 between Rowan University credits and transfer credits | |
Sample Schedule for 3+1 BA Biological Science coming from RCBC's AS.BIO degree
RCBC Courses: total of 89 credits
Semester 1 (15 credits)
| Semester 2 (17 credits)
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Semester 3 (13-14 credits)
| Semester 4 (14-15 credits)
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Semester 5 (14 credits)
| Semester 6 (15 credits)
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Notes: Check self-service for prerequisite requirements and associate degree requirements. Electives are any RCBC course; email 3plus1@rcbc.edu for questions about electives. If you complete all required and recommended courses, earn an Associate of Science degree after semester 4. BIO 202 must be signed up for 3+1 to register for this course. Need C- or higher in all Biology courses Need a 2.0 GPA average in all required Chemistry, Physics and Math course | |
Rowan University Courses: 31 credits (Fall only start for Senior year Courses)
Courses are taken in Mount Laurel in a hybrid format with in-person and online courses required. This is not a fully online or fully evening program.
Semester 1(15 credits)
| Semester 2 (16 credits)
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Notes: Meet with Rowan University Advisor prior to senior year to confirm schedule. Must take a minimum of 30 credits with Rowan University. Total credits required for BA is 120 between Rowan University credits and transfer credits. | |
Explore biology at RCBC in a new episode of the Program Pod
A brand new episode of the Program Pod has dropped, and this time, host Jay Varga sits down with Rowan College at Burlington County 3+1 biology student Francesca Martelli and Assistant Professors of Biology Shannon Meadows and Anne Tokazewski.