Biomedical Research Minor

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Los Angeles
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<p>I recently came across this minor and it seems interesting. I was wondering if any current UCLA students could provide some input.</p>

<p>Which introductory course is more interesting and informative for a freshman with no lab experience, Biomedical Research 5HA or Life Science 10H? And, in your opinion, is the minor worth pursuing?</p>

<p>Thanks ahead!</p>

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<p>Biomedical Research 5HA
Dr. Romero is the man if you are in his section.

  • Challenging but worth it
  • Introduction to great research
  • Seminar and discussion feel
  • Great lectures on understanding concepts and methods</p>

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<li>May be difficult to understand material at first, but class is all about breaking it down</li>
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<p>Life Science 10H

  • Doing the research in the lab
  • Gaining experience</p>

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<li>May need to spend many, many hours in the lab</li>
<li>Not good if you are not able to invest the time</li>
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<p>Is the minor worth pursuing?
Yes, opens opportunities and gives you valuable experiences</p>

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<p>I took both.
5HA, the spots are quickly to be full. If you make efforts, you can get an A. It is a 4 unit class.
10H, is time consuming. If you make efforts, you can get an A. It is a 6 unit class. After 10h, I was able to find labs without the minor. It is 6 units, so if you can get an A, it helps your GPA. But you need to make time and efforts.</p>

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<p>CURE at UCLA may interest you if you’re into research.</p>