How to Apply

All TAMU students must meet the university admissions requirements. Interested students should list BICH or GENE. BCBP has no department-specific requirements for undergraduate admission.

Students who wish to change their major to BICH or GENE must have:

• Completed at least 12 hours at TAMU
• At least an overall GPA of 2.75
• A grade of C or better in all BIOL courses taken
• A grade of B or better in all CHEM and MATH courses taken
• Completed BIOL 111, CHEM 119, and MATH 151 or 171 at the time of application

If you meet these requirements, you should:

1. Fill out the change of major form.
2. Make an appointment with an advisor in the COALS Advising Center.

Applications received after classes have started will be considered for the following semester. A submitted application does not guarantee acceptance.

Students who wish to transfer from an outside institution should visit the Admissions website for information about applying. Please review the transfer course sheet for Biochemistry or Genetics for the required coursework for each major. Applicants are encouraged to complete the additional coursework.

When submitting your application, please be sure to explain why you would like to major in biochemistry or genetics. Each applicant’s record is reviewed by the admissions committee for the Undergraduate Programs.

Out-of-department students who wish to pursue BICH or GENE as a double degree/major must have:

• An overall GPA of at least 3.00
• Credit for BIOL 111, BIOL 112, CHEM 119, CHEM 120 and MATH 151 or MATH 171 with a C or better in each course

Students within the department must have an overall GPA of 2.5 to pursue a double major.

 *Courses taken elsewhere must be equivalent to the above courses.