BS Genetics and Plant Biology at University of California, Berkeley

The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology's (PMB) undergraduate major program in Genetics and Plant Biology has been developed as a broadly based program emphasizing the study of plants from the molecular and genetic to organismal levels. Lower division courses are intended to produce a foundation in biological and physical sciences as preparation for advanced study at the upper division level. Coursework from the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, which can be used as a foundation for medical school application, is interesting and varied.

Faculty: Rausser College of Natural Resources  |  Department: Plant and Microbial Biology  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Berkeley, CA, United States

What you will study

Major requirements are organised as: Major Requirements (Major Requirements). General Guidelines All courses taken to fulfill the major requirements below must be taken for graded credit, other than courses listed which are offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.

Career pathways

Graduates enter career areas including Environment, Government, Health & Medicine, Sciences - Biological & Physical, Urban and Regional Planning.

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