We
strive to provide our undergraduate majors with the best possible educational
experience while they're studying Biology with us. We feel that the
opportunity to be involved in research should be an integral part of
our majors' undergraduate program.
The
purpose of our Undergraduate Honors program is to allow our very best
students to conduct their own research project under the supervision
of one of our research faculty. Students typically commence Biology
Honors work during their last three semesters as an undergraduate
at UNM. This provides an opportunity for students with a strong interest
in Biology and demonstrated excellence in their academic pursuits
to carry out in-depth research in a biological field of their choosing.
One measure
of the effectiveness of our Undergraduate Honors program is the success
our students have had at getting their results published in major
scientific journals.
So, how
do you become involved in our Biology Honors program? First, check
the eligibility requirements,
then contact the Honors program advisor Maria Ruby for
more information and advice on how to proceed.
Eligibility Requirements:
Students undertake biology honors their last three semesters as an undergraduate at UNM. This program provides an opportunity for students with a strong interest in biology and with proven excellence in academic pursuits to carry out in-depth research in biology. The departmental honors program is open to junior and senior biology majors with an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher and a GPA of at least 3.5 in a minimum of 20 credit hours of biology courses. The student also must identify a core or adjunct/research faculty member who will serve as advisor for their honors thesis. Honors students work with their honors thesis advisor to develop a program of independent research that results in the preparation and presentation of an honors thesis. Honors students must enroll in at least six credit hours of Biology 400 over two-three semesters. Ideally, students should begin honors work as a junior so as to have sufficient time to carry out the research for an honors thesis.
If you are interested in the Biology Honors Program, you should fill out the UNM Biology Honors Program Application Form and contact Maria Ruby.
