Microbiology (MIMG) Majors Successfully Study Abroad
Nearly 30 MIMG majors/minors have studied abroad with EAP since 2000. They have taken nearly 200 courses in 10 countries.
Popular Countries for MIMG Majors/Minors
MIMG majors have primarily used EAP to fulfill General Education requirements, but many have found courses that apply directly to the major in the following countries. Note that the possibilities are endless and that you are not limited to these countries.
1.France; 2.UK/Ireland; 3.Spain; 4.Sweden; 5.Hong Kong; 6.South Africa; 7.Singapore; 8.Italy; 9.China; 10.South Korea
Information on Coursework to Take Abroad for MIMG Majors/Minors
Although ALL units and grades from EAP courses transfer automatically to your UCLA transcript and count towards graduation, applying the courses to major, minor or school requirements requires department approval. In Microbiology,
- Majors can apply up to 15 units taken outside UCLA toward upper division requirements in the major.
- Majors and Minors may also apply courses towards language and GE requirements.
For specific questions regarding requirements and course transfers, contact your major adviser.
Advice from MIMG Department Advisers
- “Planning ahead is very important! Almost all MIMG courses are only offered ONCE a year. See the MIMG counselor at least a year before you plan to travel so that a realistic schedule can be worked out.”
- When looking for courses to transfer for the MIMG major, it is best to look for general topics (e.g., Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Bacteriology) instead of more specific topics (e.g., Microbial Genomics, Viral Pathogenesis).”
- “Try to obtain a syllabus before you leave so that the department can determine if the course will transfer. You can contact the professor or the department offering the course to request the syllabus. Don't know how to find the professor's e-mail address? Google!”
- “It is to your benefit to take Life Science 3 here at UCLA. (LS 3 is an important foundation course for MIMG and is often taught by MIMG professors.)”