<p>I'll be an incoming freshman at UT in the fall. I got in as a biology major and
I intend to switch it to biochemistry. Will classes for a biochemistry major gradually get smaller than the infamous 400+ classes? Will I have more accessible professors in my upper division courses because I'll need a professor recommendation for med school? I understand that there are research opportunities, but I just have to find them.</p>
<p>PS - what is the process to change my major From biology to biochem? Cab I do it at orientation? Is it a selective major? Do they have a limit as to how many students they take per year?</p>
<p>Ok, so are you sure you really want to do Biochemistry? It’s much harder than biology majors, since it’s in the Chemistry department (and they’re hardcore). You’re basically a major in chemistry and a minor in biology. So if you’re unsure, I would say stick with biology until you’re sure you want to switch.</p>
<p>Anyhow, if you’ve already decided to switch and are going to stick with it, yes, the classes do get smaller after your sophomore year. After organic and genetics, people’s major classes begin to diverge, and the farther you get into your major, the less people need to take that specific class (generally speaking, does not include core curriculum requirements, etc).</p>
<p>For example. one of my smallest classes is an upper division chemistry, and it has 14 students.</p>
<p>Furthermore, I think one of the easiest ways to get into research at Texas is through the Freshman Research Initiative. This program places 500 freshman/year into research labs in their spring semester of their first year. It’s a unique program to Texas, so you can consider it. If you have any questions about it, I’ll be happy to answer.</p>
<p>(Oh, in case you’re wondering, I’m a Biochemistry major)</p>
<p>hey chiasmus thanks for replying…but ya im seriously considering doing biochem…im not doing this just bc of medical school…i have a genuine passion for biology…im not sure thought ill read some biochem books over the summer just to see if i find the material interesting (ya im pretty serious about college)…i would do biology but the field seems too broad…i was originally considering human biology (pathology and immunology)…and i still might do it…but how hard is it to maintaing a 3.5+ gpa in biochem compared to biology…</p>
<p>Both are difficult. According to some data I’ve found on the Internet, the average GPA of both majors is around 2.8. I’m not sure this is reliable but you’ll definitely have to work and study hard to keep a high GPA. I’m currently majoring in chemistry so we’ll be in the same boat. :/</p>
<p>sorry for hijacking this thread –
Haldir, I have looked for the average GPA for some of the majors, but I can’t find it. I’m interested in the average GPA for CS majors and for Plan II. Can you tell me where to look for this?
tia.</p>