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Research

Both EEMB and MCDB provide numerous opportunities for students to participate in laboratory and field research. Students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 can earn academic credit toward their major in independent research (EEMB/MCDB 199) and may apply for a variety of research fellowships offered through the university. The Biology Honors Program offers an excellent conduit for these research opportunities; positions are competitive and those students who are well-prepared in their coursework and who are highly motivated generally begin working in faculty laboratories by the junior year. Many students present their work at regional and national scientific meetings, and many undergraduates also have published their research in top scientific journals. Research experience is strongly encouraged for students contemplating graduate school and a research career. Interested students should contact faculty whose research interests them directly.

Internships

Internships provide students with the opportunity to learn specific skills and are often taken off campus with the support of a faculty sponsor. Internships include such activities as assisting at veterinary or medical clinics, museums, biotech companies, zoos, biology out reach programs etc. Many opportunities are also available on campus. Students participating in internships (EEMB/ MCDB 184) must have a GPA of at least 2.5 and can apply academic credit toward certain majors. Normally 1 unit is given for each 50 hours committed to the internship over a quarter.

Students may apply to receive credit for research and intern projects. A form must be picked up, filled out and submitted to the Biology Academic Advising Office at the beginning of the quarter in order to register for research or internship credit.