<p>i saw that many colleges have regenerative bio departments, but i don't see the regenerative bio major when i apply to the schools. is regenerative bio usually a specialization I can go into in my 3rd or 4th year as an undergrad?</p>
<p>also, if anyone could list the good colleges that have this major (top 30 or so), that’d be great. i already know that harvard does.</p>
<p>Apart from Harvard, I doubt whether there are currently any other teaching departments in this subspecialty with an undergraduate major. What you will find is that some universities have research centers or institutes in this area. So, if you are interested in it, major in biology (either a general bio dept or a molecular bio dept) and take the relevant courses in cell biology, genetics, and developmental biology. (Looking at the major requirements and course offerings on the Harvard website also will give you an idea of types of courses that are relevant.) If the university you attend has a research center in this area, you might be able to find some research opportunities to work in a lab as an undergrad. You also may find some relevant opportunities as a major and for undergrad research via a bioengineering program in areas such as tissue regeneration. For that, identify universities with bioengineering depts and check into the reserch interests of faculty. These are more likely to be listed in the graduate program section of the dept.'s website. In general, it’s probably not a good idea to try to get too specialized too soon before you have a chance to explore the range of possible interests and before getting a firm foundation in core subfields of biology and related sciences.</p>