<p>Hello all, first time on these forums and have heard of people's helpfulness on here.</p>
<p>Anyways to the point. I am a sophomore at a respectable 4-yr research university and recently recieved a C+ in a lower division engineering level Physics course (Fluids/Optics/Thermo). I was wondering how badly this would affect my chances at being able to apply to a M.S. program at UCSD in the Bioengineering field with an emphasis on cell/tissue engineering?</p>
<p>When taking into account the C+, my theoretical B.C.P (bio/chem/phys) gpa is ~3.4 and current overall gpa is about the same. I plan on getting involved in research labs soon but have found it to be difficult as most seem to be reserved for upperclassmen at the junior and senior level.</p>
<p>Don’t stress over one grade. Just get into research as soon as you can and don’t let a grade like that happen again. I doubt it will greatly effect your chances so long as it does not reoccur.</p>
<p>First off, you’re a sophomore. Get off the Graduate school boards, go have some fun, stop worrying. Second off, one grade doesn’t matter. As long as the rest of your app is strong you’ll be fine. Third, you’re a SOPHOMORE. While it’s nice that you have an idea of what you want to do, it’s way too early to select one school you want to attend. Open yourself to a variety of options, and you’ll find a much better chance of doing something you really enjoy, as opposed to something you set yourself up for before you had the experience to make a good choice.</p>