When I went to apply to UCI, I was trying to select my inteneded major, which is microbiology. However, there is no selection bubble to select that that major was what I wanted. There were several majors without a selection bubble. Does anyone know why? Is there still a way to apply for those majors?
You apply as a Biological Sciences major and you take the core courses through Sophomore year. After Sophomore year you can then specialize.
From the UCI website:
Freshman students starts with the set of core classes that instructs students in the concepts of biology, the advanced classes that allow a deep understanding of specialized aspects of biology,
the laboratory courses that convey the practical aspects of problem-solving in biology, and the research experiences that engage students in the real excitement in revealing new information about biology, come together to provide an extraordinary experience for students.
Biology students with a broad interest in the area can opt to complete a major in Biological Sciences. Additionally, they have the option of specializing in areas of biology that best fit their interests, completing courses for degree programs in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biology/Education, Developmental and Cell Biology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Exercise Sciences, Genetics, Human Biology, Microbiology and Immunology, or Neurobiology.
Also UCI admits into the University first and then into the major, so make sure you select an alternate major or you could end up in Undeclared.
I hope this answers your question.