<p>I think I'm going to end up with a C in my first semester of general chemistry. I would really like to transfer to UCI as a Bio major, but let's hear the reality of that now.....Hit me with a dose of reality.</p>
<p>Is it true, does getting a C disquaify me from all biology and chemistry majors as well as nursing at UCI, since they have a policy of you must get a B or better in BOTH semesters of general chemistry?</p>
<p>Anyone know of students that transfered to UCI with a C grade?</p>
<p>I would think about changing my major.</p>
<p>You have to get an A on the second general chem course, to at least qualify for a 3.0 in general chem courses.</p>
<p>I don’t think the nursing major at the UC’s are even worth it. They have to go through the same pre-med courses just like doctors do. That includes
general bio
1 year g-chem
1 year o-chem
1 year calculus</p>
<p>You might as well go for the doctor profession if you are going through that. In my opinion, it would be better to go a cal state for a nursing major. You don’t have to go through the pre-med courses. The usual pre-reqs are just microbio, physiology, human anatomy and intro chem. You spend time taking the more practical nursing classes than go through useless junk. And even if you go through it, you will end up with the same entry level job as a person who got their bs at a cal state.</p>
<p>And getting into a nursing major at a cal state is no joke either. It is very competitive. I heard some CSU’s require you to take a standard exam and go through an interview before being admitted.</p>
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<p>I got a C+ 1st semester of Gen Chem and an A in 2nd semester so that averages out to a 3.15. But it says you need at least a B in both semesters? And what about lab? I got a C in lab both times, so does that disqualify me?</p>
<p>My classes include the lab, so I don’t know… average them all out and if it goes undera 3.0… you’re disqualified. They told my friend that, unfortunately… but assist.org also says it too!</p>
<p>Also my other friend who had a 3.7 gpa but got a C/B in general chem and got rejected by UCI…</p>
<p>"All applicants must complete one year of general chemistry<br>
(with laboratory) with grades of B or better, complete courses equivalent to UC
Irvine’s BIO SCI 93, 94, 100L with a C or better and have a cumulative GPA of<br>
3.0 or higher. "
<p>C’s are bad news</p>
<p>Wow. That was horrible news. But I suspected as much. So now I guess I’m looking at changing my major as far as applying to UCI goes. Anyone know of a science/science related major at UCI that doesn’t have the “must get a B in both semesters of general chemistry” as one of the conditions? I really loved Biology and Chemistry and want very much to major in something close to them but something I can still be eleigible for now at UCI…</p>
<p>That’s seriously like the stupidest requirement ever. What if I got a B- in all of them and then A’s in O-Chem? Very dumb.</p>
<p>Whatever though, UCI wasn’t at the top of my list anyway.</p>
<p>Little_Duck, now I’m 99% sure the C grade disqualifies both of us from any major at UCI that has the general chemistry/chem class we got C’s in, as one of the prerequisite courses for the major…I still need to stubbornly confirm this with my counselor and then I’ll post back. This was the most disastorous f’n news ever.</p>
<p>Little_Duck, you won’t know until you try. At least you had an A/C, which averages out to a B.</p>
<p>I didn’t really want to go there anyway but it was an option. UCSD and UCSB say you need at least a C in Gen Chem.</p>
<p>Just for clarification, this is what UCI states on their website as far as the grades required in prerequisite courses go for biology and chemistry majors: </p>
<p>School of Biology, all majors :
“Special information for transfer applicants: While detailed information regarding admission requirements is available at the UCI Admissions Office web site listed above, transfer students should be aware of additional requirements beyond the standard requirements. In order to be considered for admission to UCI as a Biological Sciences major, you must have completed one year of general chemistry with a minimum of “B” grades in each course, one year of biology classes which articulate to the first year biology courses at UCI with a minimum grade of “C” grades in each course, and a 3.0 cumulative GPA. For equivalences to UCI’s biology courses as well as other required courses, please refer to ASSIST at [Welcome</a> to ASSIST](<a href=“Welcome to ASSIST”>http://www.ASSIST.ORG/). If you can also complete organic chemistry, calculus and the statewide IGETC (Interstate General Education Transfer Courses) prior to transfer, you will be well on your way to earning your degree in four years. Our Student Affairs Office is always happy to assist you in helping to plan your classes for a successful transfer to UCI. Please call (949) 824-5318 to make an appointment OR email one of our counselors.”</p>
<p>School of physical sciences - Chemistry major:
Admission to the Major
Students may be admitted to the Chemistry major upon entering the University as freshmen, via change of major, and as transfer students from other colleges and universities. Information about change of major policies is available in the Physical Sciences Student Affairs Office and at [UCI</a> Change of Major Criteria](<a href=“http://www.changeofmajor.uci.edu%5DUCI”>http://www.changeofmajor.uci.edu). For transfer student admission, preference will be given to junior-level applicants with the highest grades overall, and who have satisfactorily completed the following required courses: one year of general chemistry with laboratory and one year of approved calculus.</p>
<p>School of Nursing:
Transfer students and 2nd Baccalaureate students can apply to the Nursing Science Program beginning November 1 through November 30 for the following Fall quarter. Transfer students and 2nd Baccalaureate students are admitted at junior level standing and the program takes 2 years to complete. All lower division prerequisites must be completed, or in progress at the time of application and must be completed before the program starts in the Fall. It is not possible to complete any prerequisites concurrently with the nursing courses. Prerequisites must be completed with a “C” or better. For a list of prerequisites, please see: prerequisites page. </p>
<p>The following requirements must be met in order to be considered for admission:
•Must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
•Grades for all prerequisites must be letter grade and a “B” or higher.
•Must have general education/IGETC completed.</p>
<p>Intresting that the school of physical sciences, specifically the department of chemistry does not have the “must complete prerequisite course with a letter grade of “B” or better” requirement…</p>
<p>yeah why do they say you need a minimum of a C grade in your bio courses but for gen chem you need a B even if you are a bio major? what is their rationale for that?</p>
<p>can’t you sign up for TAG?</p>