Human Biology and Society Major

<p>Just saw this, but it's a little old. The</a> Daily Bruin :: Planned human biology and society major straddles the divide between North and South Campus</p>

<p>How soon will this major be available? It sounds really interesting. Does anyone have any more information about this major? Particularly regarding how you can choose whether to pursue a B.S. or B.A. degree in this major.</p>

<p>I’m interested in this also. I believe it is available already since someone I know said this was his major…</p>

<p>Are you a student already? Go talk to a counselor and they can give you all the info. I know that’s not too helpful advice, but no one on this board probably has any info since this is still a very new and just recently approved major. </p>

<p>I know they’re only going to take 10 applicants for the BS degree next quarter/next year (something like this, don’t remember the exact timeframe). This is what one of the counselors said.</p>

<p>You’ll be able to switch (or apply) to be in this major starting from Fall 2011. [Degree</a> Programs – The UCLA Center for Society and Genetics](<a href=“http://socgen.ucla.edu/academics/programs/]Degree”>http://socgen.ucla.edu/academics/programs/)</p>

<p>So is it a competitive major to get into? I’m an incoming freshman, admitted as a biochemistry major but I’ve always been torn between sociology and biology/biochem so this really seems like something I’d want to do.</p>

<p>[Major</a> – The UCLA Center for Society and Genetics](<a href=“http://socgen.ucla.edu/academics/programs/major-2/]Major”>http://socgen.ucla.edu/academics/programs/major-2/)
Quote: When preparatory coursework is done, premajors apply to the major program. Application is highly competitive and includes a personal statement of interest. Completion of course requirements alone is no guarantee of admission to the major.</p>