BSc Biology subjects : Semester Wise Subject List & Books

BSc Biology full form is Bachelor of Science in Biology. BSc Biology is an UG degree that continues for a duration of 3 years and needs at least a Class 12 qualification. A BSc Biology degree includes the study of core subjects like Biophysics, Systems Physiology, Growth and Reproduction, Biodiversity, etc.

BSc Biology admissions are most of the times merit-based, but a few colleges also demand entrance exam scores. Some of the most common BSc Biology entrance exams are CUET UG, IISER, SAT India, BITSAT, NEST, etc.

BSc Biology subjects have 14 core courses, 13 elective courses, and 8 skill & ability enhancement courses. Students can read below for more detailed information on the BSc Biology semester-wise syllabus. BSc Biology graduates can also prepare for government examinations like UPSC CSE.

How many semesters are there in B.Sc. Biology?

The BSc Biology course includes a total of 6 semesters, which are studied over a course duration of 3 years. The number of semesters and duration vary from one college to another. Each semester is categorically divided into core courses, general elective courses, discipline-specific elective courses, and skill enhancement courses.

Students can choose either a BSc in Biology as an honors subject or take Biology as part of the Mathematical Science syllabus. Students need to choose from the pool of elective courses and skill enhancement courses based on requirements.

Types of BSc Biology Courses and Credits

Candidates can check the table below to get information on BSc Biology courses and the credits that are provided to students.

Types of BSc Biology Courses	No. of Courses and Credits
Core Courses	14 (84 credits)
Discipline-Specific Elective Courses	9 (24 credits) (choose any four)
General Elective Courses	4 (24 credits)
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses	2 (4 credits)
Skill Enhancement Elective Courses	6 (8 credits) (choose any two)

BSc Biology Subjects: Semester-wise

The following table shows a semester-wise syllabus of BSc Biology Hons. with classification between core courses and elective courses.

BSc Hons. Biology Courses	Semesters	Course Syllabus
Core Courses	Semester - I	Chemistry Light and Life
	Semester - II	Biophysics Biodiversity
	Semester - III	Proteins and Enzymes Concepts in Cell Biology Functional Ecology
	Semester - IV	Systems Physiology Concepts of Molecular Biology Metabolism and Integration
	Semester - V	Growth and Reproduction Fundamentals of Genetics
	Semester - VI	Defense Mechanisms Concepts of Evolutionary Biology
Discipline-Specific Elective Courses	Semester I to VI	Analytical Techniques in Plant Sciences Stress Biology Natural Resource Management Wildlife Conservation Animal Behavior and Chronobiology Endocrinology Biomaterials Microbiology Plant Biochemistry
General Elective Courses	Semester I to VI	Biodiversity Animal Diversity Plant Ecology and Taxonomy Aquatic Biology

Disclaimer: The information provided above is taken from external sources and may vary.

BSc Biology Subjects: Skill Enhancement Courses

The following table shows a detailed syllabus of BSc Biology skill and ability enhancement courses followed in colleges of India.

BSc Biology Courses	Course Syllabus
BSc Biology Skill Enhancement Courses	Medicinal Botany Bio fertilizers Medical Diagnostics Public Health and Management Biochemical Techniques Recombinant DNA Technology
BSc Biology Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses	English communication Environmental science

Disclaimer: The information provided above is taken from external sources and may vary.

BSc Biology Subjects: Popular Books and Authors

The following list shows some of the most popular books preferred by students for BSc Biology courses.

BSc Biology Popular Books	Author Name
Microbiology	Pelczar, M. J.
Biochemistry	Campbell, M. K.
Introduction to Fungi	Webster, J., Weber, R.
Principles of Genetics	Gardner, E. J., Simmons, M. J., & Snustad, D. P.
Fundamentals of Ecology	Odum, E. P.
Cell Biology	Karp, G.
Concepts of Genetics	Klug, W. S., Cummings, M. R., Spencer, C. A.
Organic Evolution	Veer Bala Rastogi

Disclaimer: The information provided above is taken from external sources and may vary.

Distance BSc Biology Syllabus

The following table shows some of the popular distance colleges for a BSc Biology degree along with their tuition fees. 

Distance BSc Biology Colleges in India	Total Tuition Fees (annually)
Netaji Subhas Open University	INR 15,000
Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University	INR 8,890
Nalanda Open University	INR 7,200
Dr. C. V. Raman University	INR 55,500
Saraswati Distance Education	INR 37,500

Disclaimer: The information provided above is taken from external sources and may vary.

BSc Biology Syllabus in Best Colleges of India

The following table shows some of the best BSc Biology colleges in India along with their detailed BSc Biology syllabus PDF.

Best BSc Biology Colleges in India	BSc Biology Syllabus
Banaras Hindu University	Banaras Hindu University BSc Biology Syllabus
IISc Bangalore	IISc Bangalore BSc Biology Syllabus
Loyola College	Loyola College BSc Biology Syllabus
Madras Christian College	Madras Christian College BSc Biology Syllabus
Sri Venkateswara College	Sri Venkateswara College BSc Biology Syllabus
BITS Pilani	BITS Pilani BSc Biology Syllabus
JSS Academy Mysore	JSS Academy BSc Biology Syllabus

Disclaimer: The information provided above is taken from external sources and may vary.

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