Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Biology - Microbiology] From University of North Carolina

Students majoring in Biology may obtain practical work experience while pursuing their degrees.? The Cooperative Education Program allows qualified students either to alternate semesters of academic study with semesters of full-time work experience or to combine part-time academic study and part-time work during the same semester.? Students who are in good standing with the University, have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5, and have completed 30 credit hours are eligible to apply.? Transfer students are required to complete 12 credit hours at the University prior to application. The work experience is arranged by the University Career Center and must be approved by the Department of Biological Sciences.? Placements are based on a student?s academic interests and on the availability of appropriate positions and are carried out under the supervision of a Biology faculty member who serves as co-op advisor.? Work semesters are followed by participation in the Biology Cooperative Education Seminar.