Registering in Year 1 - Basic Biomedical Sciences Umbrella Programs

Fall

You will be automatically enrolled in:

• BBS 614
  Scientific Inquiry in Biomedical Research
  6 credits
• BBS 850
  Research Rotation (1)
  3 credits
• GBS 601
  Responsible Conduct of Research, Part 1
  1/2 credit

Spring

As of September 2025, the requirement for a third elective course is suspended.  Students are advised to meet their specific BBS Umbrella Program course requirements.  Students may take additional elective courses as they wish.

You will be automatically enrolled in:

• BBS 602*
  Preparation for Qualifying Exam
  2 credits
• BBS 850
  Research Rotation (2)
  3 credits
• BBS 850
  Research Rotation (3)
  3 credits

You must register yourself in:

• Elective (1)
  2-4 credits
• Elective (2)
  2-4 credits

* BBS 602 is optional for students in IMP, they may substitute BBS 821 - Molecular and Cellular Immunology. If students in IMP opt NOT to take BBS 602, they must drop the course from their registration before the add/drop period ends. 

Summer

You will be automatically enrolled in:

• BBS 851
  Summer Research – Year 1
  6 credits

You must register yourself in:

• Electives (as needed)