<p>I am currently undeclared, with the intention of switching into Biochemistry & Cell Biology via exceptional admission. However, If I don't get in, I plan on doing Biochemistry/ Chemistry as my major. </p>
<p>Therefore, my question is:</p>
<p>If I took the Math 10s, and Physics 1 series, and I don't get into Biochem/Bio, will I be able to simply change my math series by taking an extra course to satisfy the biochem/chem major?</p>
<p>I believe I read somewhere that if you took 10a, 10 b, and 10c, and you needed to switch into the 20 series, you only had to take an additional 20c, without 20a or b. Is this true? And does this apply to physics as well?</p>
<p>It’s correct for math - take the 20 series equivalent of the highest 10 series class you took, and end with 20D. </p>
<p>My memory for physics is that 1A and 1B are close enough to their 2 series equivalents that you don’t need to repeat the course. But obviously there’s no substitute for 2D and the 2 series lab, you’ll still have to do those separately.</p>
<p>Biochem/chem is a fantastic major and the chem dept is intimate enough that most of my professors knew me by name - this kind of attention is harder to get in the giant bio lectures. I’ve posted extensively about it if you want to learn more, just search the archives.</p>
<p>@astrina
Does that really still apply? Because I am in the same situation as the OP and I talked to my counselor about it but she did not mention that at all. The only thing she told me is that phy2a can satisfy 1a and 20 can satisfy 10 but never vice versa. If that’s the case then I have really been duped… lol</p>
<p>If you take MATH 10A-C you will have to retake 20B and 20C for 2 units each and then tale 20D. I petitioned the chem department to accept my 1 series physics and they waived the entire requirement including 2D. The best thing to do would be to just take the higher series.</p>
<p>^ that’s really negligent on their part, since none of the stuff in 2D is covered in the 1 series. you may have to work harder in 126 than your classmates who took 2D, but it’s not impossible.</p>
<p>Astrina, is the UCSD Chem/Biochem graduate program ranked 10 on USNews? It’s listed under the “Chemistry” science, but I’m not sure if it is referring to Bio/Biochem or Chem/Biochem. What do you think?
[Best</a> Biochemistry Programs | Top Chemistry Schools | US News Best Graduate Schools](<a href=“http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-science-schools/biochemistry-rankings]Best”>http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-science-schools/biochemistry-rankings)</p>
<p>only one of the departments actually has biochemistry in the name …</p>
<p>and don’t read too much into ratings. at the graduate level, you need to ensure that it’s a good FIT for what you want and not just good in name.</p>
<p>May I ask what made you interested in pursuing a biochem/chem major? I know this is going kind of off topic from the original post, maybe you could send me a pm?</p>
<p>I liked my chemistry classes and professors, did fairly well on the academic level, had a good time exploring the various subdisciplines, and could envision myself being a full-time researcher or lecturer some day.</p>