All students first create a rough grad plan (graduation plan) with a peer mentor, a fellow student.
Grad plans should include
Required LEP-Benchmark Courses
Upper level coursework required for the Biological Sciences specialization
(and) coursework for other enrolled programs—such as a second major, a minor, or living learning community
Students can meet a peer mentor and create a rough grad plan at:
1317 Symons Hall, Monday — Friday, 9 AM — 4 PM. No appointment is necessary.
The Model Grad Plan (MGP) for each specialization illustrates coursework semester-by-semester, and is a model for responsible graduation planning.
Degree Sheets illustrate all of the advanced course options that can be completed under a specific specialization to earn the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences.
Responsible grad planning:
1. Plan your graduation date
» Biological Sciences is a 4 year program for most students admitted as freshman.
Students who have prior learning credit in STEM (BSCI, CHEM, MATH and/or PHYS) may be able to execute a 3.5 year plan.
Other accelerated plans must include STEM courses during the Summer or Winter sessions to keep a balanced course load in the Fall and Spring. Go to bsci.umd.edu/exst for more information.
2. Plan for two labs or less per semester
» Registration more than two labs should not be attempted.
3. Plan for 17 credits or less a semester
» The maximum credit limit for the College of CMNS is 17 credits.
4. Complete LEP-Benchmark Requirements before attempting additional STEM courses
5. Remember your responsibility as a student
» Students are ultimately responsible for their course selections, academic workload, and degree progress.
General Biology (GENB)
GENB MODEL GRAD PLAN (MGP)
GENB DEGREE SHEET
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Cell Biology & Genetics (CEBG)
CEBG MODEL GRAD PLAN (MGP)
CEBG DEGREE SHEET
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Ecology & Evolution (ECEV)
ECEV MODEL GRAD PLAN (MGP)
ECEV DEGREE SHEET
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Microbiology (MICB)
MICB MODEL GRAD PLAN (MGP)
MICB DEGREE SHEET
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Physiology & Neurobiology (PHNB)
PHNB MODEL GRAD PLAN (MGP)
PHNB DEGREE SHEET
