Getting Started
Information below is meant to guide first year students in getting started with this major and choosing appropriate courses. More advanced students interested in this major would also likely start with proposed foundation/pre-requisite courses. Please refer to the Major page located in the left menu bar to learn about the full major requirements. How to Explore the MajorSuggested General Education CoursesAll Undergraduates are required to satisfy the General Education Requirements. Guidelines for students are available at www.umass.edu/gened. Students should choose a wide variety of Gen Ed courses, providing breadth of experience. Social World/Diversity courses are recommended. Suggested Major and Pre-requisite CoursesRequired prerequisites:
Minimum grades in prerequisite courses :
How to Declare/Change into the MajorFor curent & admitted students: This major is unrestricted, which means any student may declare the major. Unrestricted majors may still have an entry process such as meeting with an advisor or attending an informational meeting. To graduate on time, students should declare by sophomore year. See the Chief Undergraduate Advisor to do so. Summary of Requirements for the MajorRefer to the Major page located in the left menu bar to learn more. Thirty-five credits in Microbiology courses must include MICROBIO 310, 312, 320, 330, 360 and 480 as well as two upper level Microbiology lab courses and the IE Requirement. Is there a minor? If so what are the requirements? For further information, contact: |