MCB Concentration requirements
The MCB concentration requirements are summarized in the table below. The complete listing of requirements is published in the Student Handbook.
| Requirements | Selections | |||
| Foundational courses 2 half courses |
LS 1a (or LPS A) and LS 1b | |||
| Intermediate biology 2 half courses |
MCB 60 and either MCB 63, 64, 65 or 68 | |||
| Upper level biology 2 half courses |
2 courses, at least one of which must be an MCB 100-level course. A full list of courses that fulfill this requirement is posted here. |
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| Chemistry 1 General chemistry 1 Organic chemistry |
General chemistry: PS1, PS10, PS11, or Chem 40 Organic chemistry: Chem 17 or Chem 20 |
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| Math and computation 1 or 2 half-courses |
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Physics
1 half course in mechanicsPS2, PS12a, Physics 15a or 16, or Applied Physics 50aPhysics
1 half course in electricity and magnetismPS3, PS12b, Physics 15b or Applied Physics 50bResearch
1 semesterAt least one chosen from: LS 100r, MCB 91r, MCB 99, or approved summer research experience.
For more information on getting started in research, click here. For a list of MCB faculty and their research interests, click here.TutorialClick here for more information.HONORS
1+ Advanced*
1+ Organic Chemistry
Thesis1 additional course from the list posted here*
1 additional organic chemistry (Chem 27 or 30)
Thesis: Required for highest honors eligibility
*One semester of MCB 99 (thesis research) counts as one of the 3 advanced courses required for honors eligibility.