Genetics and Molecular Biotechnology

GNBT Advising

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• Change of Major Criteria for GNBT

  To declare a major, student must be in good academic standing (quarter and cumulative GPAs at 2.0 and above).  Life Science Core GPA must be 2.0 or higher with a C- or better in all life science core classes. If upper-division courses have been taken, a minimum upper-division GPA of a 2.0 is 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. Students with more than 164 units have been earned, may require consultation with the Plant Biology Undergraduate Faculty Advisor. and Divisional Dean's approval to declare.
  Freshman (up to 44.9 units)	Sophomore (45 - 89.9  units)	Junior (90 - 134.9 units)	Senior (135 units & above)
  Completion of... CHEM 001A CHEM 01LA MATH 007A/ 009A	Completion of all previously listed criteria and the following: CHEM 001B CHEM 01LB CHEM 001C CHEM 01LC BIOL 005A BIOL 05LA BIOL 005B MATH 007B/009B WRIT 010*  WRIT 020*  WRIT 030* * grade of C or better	Completion of all previously listed criteria and the following courses with a grade of C- or better CHEM 008A CHEM 08LA PHYS 002A PHYS 02LA BIOL 104* *grade of C or better	Completion of all previously listed criteria and the following courses with a grade of C- or better BCH 100 or BCH 110A Upper Division Science GPA in major required courses must be a 2.0 or higher

• Additional Information About the GNBT Major

  GNBT Additional Documents

  • GNBT Degree Requirements in the UCR Catalog COMING SOON
  • Academic Advising Syllabus
  • GNBT Minimum Progress Criteria
  • GNBT Major Requirement Overview 
• Course Planning Materials

  GNBT Degree Summary Sheets

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  GNBT Major Requirements Informational Sheet

  • GNBT Major Requirement Informational Sheet

   

  GNBT Sample Four-Year Course Plan

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  GNBT Schedule of Course Offerings

  • BPSC Upper Division Course Offerings
  • Plant Biology Core Curriculum Course Offerings
  • Quarterly List of Breadth Course Offerings 

GNBT Academic Advisors

CNAS Professional Academic Advisors provide students with individual guidance throughout their academic careers at UCR and help them achieve realistic academic goals.  Professional Academic Advisors can assist you with declaring or changing your major or minor, course repeats, the process for taking courses outside of UCR, taking a leave from UCR, and questions about withdrawing or readmitting to UCR.

GNBT 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.