First Semester Second Semester English Comp. Students may choose an option in medical technology . In this program, students typically complete three years of courses at UNC Charlotte and then spend their fourth year at a local hospital to receive advanced laboratory training in medical technology. Students may obtain a B.A. or B.S. in biology while fulfilling course requirements from biology, chemistry and engineering which gives them a background in Biotechnology . A concentration in Microbiology is also available to interested students.
Biology remains a favorite major for premedical students .
The B.S. degree is generally recommended for students who are interested in medical, dental, or graduate school. The Biology premedical committee provides information on entrance requirements for medical school and helps students by writing letters of recommendation. Students interested in health careers may join the Allied Health Club which sponsors field trips to medical schools, alerts students to special requirements of medical schools, and provides faculty mentors for advising of premedical students. Beta Beta Beta , a national honor society for biology students, is also associated with the Biology Department. Known as Tri-Beta, the UNC Charlotte chapter of Beta Beta Beta sponsors various lectures and community service activities.