<p>I've noticed that I almost never come across Biology majors on the UC Transfer forums. Everyones doing business or econ or sociology! </p>
<p>I'm just starting CC and its my only goal right now to get a 4.0. I'm doing MCDB for UCLA (dream school) and my questions to you guys are:</p>
<p>How are you approaching the next two years? </p>
<p>Are you taking IGETC courses first? Major requirements first? </p>
<p>Are you doing Bio/Chem the first year and Physics the 2nd? </p>
<p>Are you planning to get any Biology related internships?</p>
<p>What are you going to do for FUN?! Any social goals?</p>
<p>I just wanted to compare my plans to anyone elses, so that we can share advice. I welcome UC admits, "in progress" students and students who havent started. AND I'll be sad if no one responds =(</p>
<p>So I'll be honest and say that I seriously thought about majoring in bio (premed), but realized that it's not really a desirable path for me to be a doctor because of all the obstacles. I'm probably ignorant, but I couldn't think of anything else that a bio degree would do for me other than teach or work in a lab.</p>
<p>Probably not the response you were hoping for, but I thought I'd pitch in somehow ;).</p>
<p>haha Thanks anyways! Yeah biology majors can be tough - especially with the weeder classes like o chem. I'm slightly worried, however I'm prepared to give it everything ive got! </p>
<p>I've noticed the same thing I'm biology major applying for 09. One thing though is that it usually takes about 3 years for biology majors at CC. I was advised not to do IGETC because biology has so many pre-reqs as it is around 60 just for the major :x but if you can it will help I know UCLA really looks at your pre-reqs so focus on those (I know someone who got rejected by UCLA with IGETC and 4.0 but didnt do all pre-reqs). I'm finishing up physics last I think thats what most people do because schools require gen chem and gen bio to be completed and only recommend physics be done. I'm a dental intern at 2 offices(get to see alot of fillings). I'm actually applying as your major though MCDB gotta love cells! lol. I'm in O-chem right now it's not that bad I actually kinda enjoy it just study hard and you'll do fine! If you dont then yes it becomes a weeder class lol. Alright well gl in your classes! some can be a lot of work for bio majors.</p>
<p>Hey thanks for the response. Yeah I heard that these majors take around 3 years, but for people starting with intro classes. According to my schedule, I should be done exactly in 2 years, with VERY small room for error. and thats because I'm starting with Math 1C (calc) and im doing 3 major courses this quarter. Then for the rest of the 2 years, I'm doing two major courses a quarter.</p>
<p>I'll give you a piece of advice. If you're a premed, take general chemistry at your first semester. Otherwise, you will be behind on the chemistry sequence, and as a result, you may delay your graduation by a year. Take gen chem 1 + 2 so that you can take organic chem 1 + 2 shortly after. Upper division classes often require either the first organic chem class or both organic chem classes as prerequisites, so you will be behind if you start late.</p>