Students learn how various methodologies in cellular and molecular biology are used to answer scientific questions during this course. BIO 490 is open to science students regardless of major. Students must prepare proposals describing the research in order to apply for these awards. The results of research projects may be presented at a campus-wide forum. Admission to these schools can be a complicated process.
Any student can be a candidate for admission.
Finally, the committee forms an evaluation of the student's school record and makes recommendations to the applicant school. The basic program includes general and organic chemistry, general biology, physics, calculus, statistics, genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry. Written and oral communication skills are emphasized in laboratory research.