Transfer Student, Interest Change, and Mathematics

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Sat, 11 Aug 2018 14:52:49 +0000

Hi everyone, I just wanted to get some quick advice concerning my current academic situation and to see if anyone had any tips that might help me make a decision. I am currently a undergraduate transfer student at the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor with the intentions of graduating with an English Major Biology Minor. My issue is, that recently I’ve taken an interest in cellular biology and was considering getting my degree in that, so that I can get involved in some sort of laboratory/research work after graduation. After looking at the requirements for the Cellular and Molecular Biology degree, I noticed it requires Calc 1. I love the biology classes that I have taken so far but I know for certain that my mathematics skills are not up to par with university standards. Any advice regarding what I should do? I was considering applying at a community college and knocking out my math prerequisite requirements in tandem with my classes at the University but I was not sure if this was feasible. I was also just considering doing some “self-study” and learn everything else on my own independently. Let me know if you have any advice! Thank you.