Jobs & Career Resources. Internships. Biotech, Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical News & Jobs. Other UCs. University of California, Santa Cruz. The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Major 2012-13. The biochemistry and molecular biology (BMB) major constitutes an integrated curriculum of basic instruction in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics, followed by the opportunity to pursue advanced study in specialized areas of interest. In modern, well-equipped laboratories, distinguished faculty are engaged in frontline research. The BMB program features close faculty-student interaction, stimulating learning environments, and opportunities for independent research and study. Students majoring in BMB are encouraged to become involved in research under the guidance of a faculty sponsor.
Many students participating in this aspect of the program have made important contributions to the scientific literature. The Departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Molecular, Cell, and Developmental (MCD) Biology host a very active seminar series of national and international scholars in which advanced undergraduates are encouraged to participate. Study and Research Opportunities. Undergraduate Academic Program. 2013-14 General Catalog Planning Your Academic Program| Graduation Requirements | University Requirements | General Education Requirements | Evaluating Academic Performance | Advising: From Course Selection to Careers | Office of International Education | Field and Exchange Programs | Intercampus Visitor Program | Summer Programs| UCSC Extension | Intersegmental Cross-Enrollment Planning Your Academic Program Planning Your Academic Program At UC Santa Cruz, the academic year is organized on the quarter system.
Three quarters—fall, winter, and spring—constitute the regular academic year. Most UCSC courses are equivalent to 5 quarter credits and require approximately equal amounts of work: about 15 hours per week per course. You are normally expected to graduate in four years. The requirements for a bachelor’s degree are explained in the following section. Here is what you can expect during four years at Santa Cruz: Graduation Requirements University Requirements Residence.
The Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology Major 2011-12. The molecular, cell, and developmental (MCD) biology major is designed for students interested in medical or other professional programs in the health sciences, graduate school, and careers in biotechnology industries. This major is more structured than the general biology major and requires that students pay careful attention to the prerequisites required for upper-division biology courses.
The Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology Department offers three bachelor of science degrees: Human Biology; Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology; and Neuroscience To qualify for a Molecular, Cell, & Developmental B.S., Neuroscience B.S., Human Biology B.S., or Biology B.S. major, students must complete the following four qualification courses, or their equivalents, with a grade of C or better and a cumulative GPA of 2.30 or greater. These courses must be completed prior to submitting a declaration petition. Study and Research Opportunities High School Preparation Transfer Preparation Careers. Physical & Biological Sciences Undergraduate Affairs. Biotechnology Jobs. Ranked second for research influence in world university rankings. In overall rankings by subject, UCSC was among the top 50 universities in the physical sciences In a new analysis of the world's top universities, UC Santa Cruz ranked second in research influence as measured by the number of times its faculty's published work is cited by scholars around the world.
Published as part of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2012-13, the analysis, conducted by Thomson Reuters, measured overall research influence based on the average number of citations per paper, using a database of more than 50 million citations to 6 million journal articles published over five years, from 2006 to 2010. With a citation score of 99.9, UC Santa Cruz has the same score as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is surpassed only by Rice University, with a score of 100. Other institutions with high citation scores were Princeton University at 99.8 and the California Institute of Technology at 99.7.