Academic Planning Tools
This tool below can be used to create a personalized plan for the degrees listed. Check this page frequently as we will be adding more plans in the months to come.
These templates are for planning purposes ONLY and do not replace an official degree plan. For official plans or questions about your degree plan or this tool, please contact the CORE.
- BS in Biological Sciences with a Biomedical Concentration
- BS in Cellular and Molecular Biochemistry
- BS in Biochemistry OR BS in Chemistry
- BS in Biological Sciences with an Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Concentration
- Biomedical Track with plan to enter EMSSP
- BS in Forensic Science
- BS in Microbiology
- Undergraduate Certificate in Pre-Health Professions
Student Resources
Degree Evaluations
How to Check Your Classification
CLICK HERE for instructions on how to generate an unofficial transcript and find out your classification. Note that classification is determined by the total number of hours you have earned (both UTEP and transfer combined) regardless of whether they apply to your degree or not. The hours you are currently registered for do not apply to this total.
Upper Division Free Choice Electives
Here you will find a list of example courses you can take if you have Upper Division Free Choice Electives on your degree plan. This primarily applies to Biology Students with a Biomedical Concentration (area C6 on degree plan), Biomedical Sciences majors (area C6 on degree plan), Microbiology majors (area C4 on degree plan), or Neuroscience majors (area E on degree plan). If you have questions on whether you have the ability to take any free electives, please speak with your advisor.
Major Electives
- For BS in Biological Sciences - Biomedical Concentration OR BS in Biomedical Sciences ONLY
- These courses can be used toward the 19 hours listed under Section B of your degree plan EXCLUDING the ones already required by the degree. For those students on the NEW template, these courses go toward Sections C4 (Upper Division, 3000 or 4000 level only) and C5 (Any level).
- These courses can be used toward the 19 hours listed under Section B of your degree plan EXCLUDING the ones already required by the degree. For those students on the NEW template, these courses go toward Sections C4 (Upper Division, 3000 or 4000 level only) and C5 (Any level).
- Cellular and Molecular Biochemistry (CBCH), Microbiology (MICR), and Neuroscience - Biology Track (NEUR) ALL have eligible major electives listed ON the degree plan itself.
Course Sequence for Cellular and Molecular Biochemistry (CBCH) Majors
The CBCH degree has a very particular sequence of courses that must be taken in order to prevent delays of up to a year in graduation. This sequence is explained HERE. Please verify with your advisor if you experience any confusion about this sequence.
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Courses for a MINOR in Biological Sciences
Major Maps/Degree Flowcharts
You can utilize these major maps/degree flowcharts to guide you on what other activities (aside from taking courses) you should participate in to enrich your college experience. You can find these major maps here. These major maps are for planning purposes only and can give you an idea of what to expect regarding your trajectory. However, you should work with your assigned advisor to tailor your university experience based on your needs, intended career path, or any specific circumstances affecting your education.
Registering for College of Science Linked Lectures and Labs
Registration can be tricky!
to view instructions on how to register for CHEM 1305 & 1105 or CHEM 1306 & 1106.
For help registering for PHYS 2320-2120 or PHYS 2321-2121, CLICK HERE to see the matched sections.