Need it for an essay. Please help.

That would depend on the university. You'd want to find the degree plans for a specific university relevant to your essay.

 

In particular, many universities do not offer ornithology degrees at all, but instead do generic zoology or biology degrees. Their requirements vary.

http://www.cals.cornell.edu/cals/current/registrar/current-students/cals-graduation/upload/New-Grad-Requirements-effective-FA-2011-2.pdf

 

I picked Cornell University to do my essay on. I know these are the requirements of that university:

• minimum 120 credits required
• 2.0 or higher GPA
• 18 credits in at least three disciplines of which 6 credits must be introductory life
• sciences/biology and 3 credits in chemistry or physics.
• pass 2 P.E. and a swim class

and then the other requirements confuse me.

http://www.cals.corn...e-FA-2011-2.pdf

 

I picked Cornell University to do my essay on. I know these are the requirements of that university:

• minimum 120 credits required
• 2.0 or higher GPA
• 18 credits in at least three disciplines of which 6 credits must be introductory life
• sciences/biology and 3 credits in chemistry or physics.
• pass 2 P.E. and a swim class

and then the other requirements confuse me.

 

As with many universities, one of the degree requirements at Cornell is the ability to decipher the catalog and determine what is actually required to obtain the desired degree.

 

If the catalog makes sense on first encounter, you are ready for either law school or an asylum.