Chemistry Major at UCSB

Original_Name
Wed, 20 Apr 2005 16:07:22 +0000

I was wondering if you could answer a few questions for me.
For a little background, I’m a transfer student and was accepted into the Biochemistry major from the Chemistry department. I want to enter pharmacology (I know they offer a major for it, but I figure if I change my mind a Biochem major will give me more wiggle room later in life) so research and internship opportunities are a big factor for me.

I was wondering whether I’ll be at a disadvantage if I try to get a research position (either with faculty or on my own) if I’m not in CCS. Does the College of Creative Studies provide such a large benefit that I should stress over the fact that I didn’t apply for it?

I was also wondering if you could give me an estimate of how many people majoring in the sciences are able to do research or internships? When I went to the Spring Insight thing they really seemed to be pushing the fact that undergraduates can do research with faculty, but no numbers were given. I’d just like to know if it’s one of things that reserved for the top 1% or if it’s moderately common. Davis claims that around 2/3 of their student body take internship positions in their field, and I’m really hoping SB can compare.

And Momof3Ds, I’m sorry if you feel I’m hijacking your thread.