Biological Sciences, Human Biology Emphasis, B.S.

Requirements for the Biological Sciences Major

In addition to General Education  and School of Natural Sciences Requirements , the requirements that must be met to receive the B.S. in Biological Sciences at UC Merced are:

Human Biology Emphasis Track

The Human Biology (HB) emphasis track provides students with a rich education in the scientific principles that underlie modern health sciences. This major is an excellent preparation for entrance into health-related professional careers including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, genetic counseling, health education, public health, clinical psychology, epidemiology, environmental health sciences and health administration, among others. The Human Biology emphasis track also provides a strong foundation for careers in biomedical research, and includes the courses most broadly required for advanced study in health sciences.

Transfer Selection Criteria

To be admitted to the Biological Sciences major transfer students must meet the following requirements:

Applicants will, at the time of admission have completed at minimum each of the following courses (or their equivalent) with a “C-” or better:

• BIO 001: Contemporary Biology [4 units] *
• BIO 001L: Contemporary Biology Lab [1 unit] *
• CHEM 002: General Chemistry I [4 units]
• CHEM 008: Principles of Organic Chemistry [3 units]
• CHEM 008L: Principles of Organic Chemistry Lab [1 unit]
• CHEM 010: General Chemistry II [4 units]
• CHEM 100: Organic Synthesis and Mechanism [3 units]

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• MATH 011: Calculus I [4 units] or
• MATH 021: Calculus I for Physical Sciences and Engineering [4 units]

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• MATH 012: Calculus II [4 units] or
• MATH 022: Calculus II for Physical Sciences and Engineering [4 units]