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3+2 Programs

Accelerated Biology Program

Earn Your Biology BS + MS in Five Years

The Biology 3+2 Program gives qualified undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Biology on an accelerated five-year pathway.

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5 Years Complete the BS and MS on an accelerated timeline.
2 Degrees Earn both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Biology.
Up to 12 Graduate credits may be taken in eligible stacked courses with approval.
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Admission Requirements

Students interested in the 3+2 pathway should begin planning early with Biology faculty so they can complete the required coursework and prepare their application on time.

1 Overall GPA Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
2 Biology GPA Minimum 3.25 GPA in Biology coursework.
3 Application Timing Apply by spring of junior year when possible, or by the beginning of fall semester of senior year.
4 Required Coursework Required prerequisite courses must be completed or in progress before admission to the 3+2 plan.

Prerequisite Coursework

Before admission, students must have completed or be in the process of completing the following courses:

BIOL 301 or BIOL 312
General Microbiology or Cell Biology
BIOL 350
Mendelian & Population Genetics
BIOL 351
Molecular Biology & Genetics
CHEM 302 & 302L
Organic Chemistry II and Lab
PHYS 202 & 202L
Principles of Physics II and Lab
MATH 156 or MATH 221
Introduction to Statistics or Applied Calculus
The 3+2 Advantage

One Academic Path. Two Degrees.

Instead of completing the bachelor's and master's degrees separately, qualified students can transition into graduate-level Biology coursework as part of an integrated five-year plan.

Years 1–3 Build your undergraduate Biology foundation, complete core science requirements, and work with faculty to determine whether the 3+2 pathway fits your goals.
Years 4–5 Begin approved graduate-level coursework while completing remaining bachelor's and master's degree requirements.
Graduate Successfully complete the requirements for both the Biology BS and Biology MS by the end of the fifth year.
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Application Materials

The Biology 3+2 application file includes several materials. Students should review the current academic catalog and work with Biology faculty before submitting an application.

Completed Biology 3+2 online application
CSU Pueblo transcript
Two letters of recommendation
Letter of support from a CSU Pueblo faculty mentor
Letter of intent
GRE scores are optional and may supplement the application
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The 3+2 program requires careful academic planning. Students who are interested in this pathway are encouraged to meet with Biology faculty early to discuss eligibility, prerequisite coursework, graduate options, research interests, and the best time to apply.

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