CMDB Advising

• Change of Major Criteria for CMDB

  To declare a major, students must be in good academic standing (quarter and cumulative GPAs at 2.0 and above), a Life Science Core GPA of 2.0 or higher, and no grades lower than a C- in any attempted major requirement.  If upper-division courses have been taken, a minimum upper-division GPA of a 2.0 is also required.  Must be able to complete the degree within 216 units.  AP/IB units or transfer units earned prior to graduating high school are excluded when determining unit range for change of major criteria and 216 unit maximum. Must have letter grade for all science courses.
  Freshman (up to 44.9 units)	Sophomore (45 - 89.9  units)	Junior (90 - 134.9 units)	Senior (135 units & above)
  Completion of... BIOL 005A/BIOL 05LA or BIOL 020 CHEM 001A/CHEM 01LA CHEM 001B/CHEM 01LB MATH 006B or MATH 007A or MATH9A	Completion of all previously listed criteria and the following courses: BIOL 005B BIOL 005C CHEM 001C CHEM 01LC MATH 007B or MATH 009B	Completion of all previously listed criteria and completion of at least one of the following sequences: *Note: Organic Chemistry is the preferred sequence CHEM 008A  CHEM 08LA CHEM 008B CHEM 08LB CHEM 008C CHEM 08LC PHYS 002A PHYS 02LA PHYS 002B PHYS 02LB PHYS 002C PHYS 02LC	Completion of all previously listed criteria and the following courses: STAT 010* BCH 100 or both BCH 110A and BCH 110B BIOL 102 GPA of 2.0 or higher in all attempted upper division courses applicable to the major   *STAT 100A was offered up until Fall 2021 and is accepted

• Additional Information About the CMDB Major

  CMDB Additional Documents 

  • CMDB Brochure - The Major at a Glance
  • CMDB Degree Requirements in the UCR Catalog
  • Academic Advising Syllabus
  • CMDB Minimum Progress Criteria
• Course Planning Materials for CMDB
  CMDB Degree Summary Sheets

  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Arts

   

  CMDB Sample Four-Year Course Plans

  • BS Sample 4 Year Plan
  • BA Sample 4 Year Plan

   

  CMDB Schedule of Course Offerings

  • CMDB Schedule of Upper Division Courses 
  • CMDB Depth Course Options
  • Life Sciences Core Curriculum Tentative Annual Schedule

CMDB Advisors

CMDB Lead Faculty Advisor

A Lead Faculty Advisor is assigned for each major.  Faculty advisors are available to assist students with guidance regarding graduate or professional school, opportunities to participate in research, independent study, or internships.  Faculty advisors also may provide students with advice and mentoring regarding career goals.