Sample Alt. Form Major Requirements

Major Overview

The Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics (MIMG) undergraduate major offers two options known as Path 1 (guided, team-oriented inquiry-based laboratory experience) and Path 2 (advanced, independent research experience with an MIMG faculty mentor or approved UCLA faculty mentor). The research requirements are different for Path 1 and Path 2 (see courses below) but all other course requirements (Foundation Courses, Focus Electives, and the General Elective) are the same for both paths.

 All students entering the MIMG major will automatically be Path 1. To be admitted to Path 2, students must apply and meet eligibility requirements (i.e. must already be conducting independent MIMG research in faculty mentor's lab). Consult with the MIMG Advisors (undergrad@microbio.ucla.edu) for more information on the Path 2 requirements, Path 2 application process, or for guidance on connecting with an MIMG or approved lab. 

All MIMG students must fulfill the Life Science Core (Major Preparation Courses) and meet all College Degree Requirements in addition to the MIMG Major Requirements to obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree from UCLA.

Major Policies

• Any single course can be used in only ONE category of the major. Students must complete a minimum of ten total courses for the major.
• Courses do not have to be taken in the order outlined. (Students should note all requisite courses, as always.)
• Each major course must be taken for a letter grade and must be passed with a C− or better. Students must also have a minimum overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better in the major. Students cannot take any MIMG preparation courses or major courses for a P/NP grade.
  • Students receiving a grade of D+ or below in any two attempts of any MIMG preparation courses or major courses must contact with the MIMG Advisors (undergrad@microbio.ucla.edu) and may be subject to dismissal from the major.
• The MIMG Department does not approve double-major petitions with MCDB (Molecular, Cell, & Developmental Biology) or Biochemistry.