You will take a total of 120 credit hours to complete the Genetics and Genomic Sciences Program. These include courses in the UAB Core Curriculum and general electives. Learn more about the core curricumlum and other basic requirements in the UAB Undergraduate Catalog.

Research

Qualified non-Honors students will be encouraged, but not required, to participate in research as part of their GGS B.S. degree. To participate in research non-Honors students must:

• receive permission from the program directors before joining a research lab;
• have completed at least 45 credit hours;
• have already completed BY 123 and 123L, BY 124 and 124L, BY 210, CH 115/116, and CH 117/118; and
• identify a faculty sponsor who is willing to serve as your research mentor

Non-Honors students register for the GGSC 380 Undergraduate Research in Genetics and Genomic Sciences and GGSC 492 Undergraduate Research Seminar in Genetics and Genomic Sciences courses.

Suggested Course Schedule

Courses

A complete list of program requirements, courses, and a proposed four-year program of study for our students are available in the UAB Undergraduate Catalog.

Capstone Courses

One of the following courses must be taken to fulfill the Capstone Requirement:

• Model Systems for Genetic Disorders (GGSC 403; 3 credit hours)
• Personalized Genomic Medicine (GGSC 404; 3 credit hours)
• GGS Honors or Non-Honors Senior Seminar (3 credit hours)