Undergraduate Information

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Exceptional Admission Info/Application
Impacted Major Info
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Course Information

Class Web Pages
Course Offerings 2012-13
194 Course Information: Fall 2012
Prerequisite Information
Lab enrollment/Wait List Procedures
UCSD General Catalog 2011-2012
Schedule of Classes
Minimum Grade Requirements for Biology Majors

Programs for Students

Biological Sciences Scholars Program (BSSP)
TransferOpportunities for Success (TOpS)
BISP 196- Honors Thesis Program
Student Research Showcase 2012
Life Science Career Quarter
Biological Sciences: Undergraduate Student Advisory Council (USAC)

Student Information & Resources

UCSD Admission Information
Freshman Information
Transfer Student Information
Transfer Student Services Website
Transfer Student Guide
Information for EAP Reciprocity Students
Financial Aid Information
Transfer Credit Information
Career Services Center
Programs Abroad (EAP/OAP)
Summer Session
Biology Academic Planning Form
Instructions for Undergraduate Petitions
Biology Major Lab Requirement

Major, Minor & BS/MS Information

Eight Majors - Including sample plans and degree checks
Contiguous BS/MS Program
Minor in Biological Sciences
Learning Goals/Inventory of Educational Effectiveness Indicators

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Research Information

Research Mission

Research Opportunities Within the Division of Biological Sciences

BILD 99
BISP 199
BISP 196

Biotechnology Internship Opportunities (BISP 197)

Additional Research Opportunities

Academic Enrichment Program
Career services
Student Educational Advancement
Summer opportunities
Research Opportunities for Students (TritonLink)

Teaching Assistant

TA/Tutor/Reader Positions
Apply to TA/Tutor on-line

Advising for the Major

Advising Information
Staff Contact Information and Advising Times

Faculty Advisors

Questions: If you have a quick question, please contact us on-line. Current UCSD students- Please submit your questions via the VAC. An advisor will respond to you within 1-3 business days.Biology majors- your questions will be answered via the VAC only. We will NOT respond to you through the email account.  Non UCSD students:email us at biousis@ucsd.edu.