BS Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics at University of California, Los Angeles

Programme overview

Undergraduate students majoring in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics prepare for careers in biomedical research, medicine, dentistry, or other health professions, biotechnology and genetic engineering, industrial microbiology, agricultural or environmental sciences, public health, and law or bioethics, among others. The courses presented by the department lead to a Bachelor of Science degree and depend heavily on preparation in the biological sciences, chemistry, physics, and mathematics.

Faculty: College of Letters and Science | Department: Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Preparation for the Major (Life Sciences Core Curriculum). The Major: Two plans are offered by the department. (Plan I—Research Immersion Laboratory; Plan II—Advanced Independent Research).

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Entry requirements

Applies to students entering the major (college-level admission to UCLA is separate): Admission: To be eligible to declare the major, students must have a minimum 2.0 grade-point average; have completed Chemistry 14D or 30B and Life Sciences 7C and 7L; be able to complete remaining major requirements within their degree expected term; have not repeated more than two preparation for the major courses, or any single preparation for the major course more than once. Students should send e-mail to the department advising office, and include their UID. Transfer Students: Transfer applicants to the Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics major with 90 or more units must complete the following introductory courses prior to admission to UCLA: one year of general biology with laboratory for majors, preferably equivalent to Life Sciences or 7A, 7B, and 7C;

Fall quarter only; UCLA does not offer early action or early decision.

Transfer students are admitted for fall quarter only.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Fall 2027 first-year and transfer: UC application opens August 1, accepts submissions October 1-November 30 (deadline November 30) via the UC application. First-year decisions late March; transfer decisions late April. UCLA is test-free and does not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarships. Application fees can be waived for up to four campuses for eligible students.

Transfer applicants must submit the Transfer Academic Update by the January 31 priority deadline; Statement of Intent to Register due June 1. First-year Statement of Intent to Register due May 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.ucla.edu/apply

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