Frequently Asked BCB Questions - Undergraduates

General

• Where can I find out about Rice in relation to the Texas Medical Center?
• Where can I find general facts about Rice students?
• Where can I find information about the Rice campus?
• Where can I find information about Houston traffic and weather?
• Where can I find a calendar of Medical Center seminars?
• Where can I find a map of Rice's campus?

Current Students

• Where can I find the Biochemistry & Cell Biology majors and degree requirements?
• Where can I find a listing of group A & B courses?
• Where can I find a full BCB course listing?
• Where can undergraduate students find information about employment opportunities at Rice?
• Where can undergraduates find information about research opportunities in biochemistry & cell biology labs at Rice?
• Where can I learn about research internships with off-campus Texas Medical Center faculty?

Prospective Students

• What is the focus of the BCB major compared with general biology majors at other institutions?
• Who do I contact with additional questions and for a visit? Additional questions and requests to schedule a meeting with a Prospective Student Advisor can be directed to Monica Roberts.
• When should I try to secure a research internship in someone's laboratory? We recommend that you take BIOC 115: Freshman Seminar in Local Biology your first year, which gives you time to learn about lots of local research opportunities before you make a decision.
• Where can I read about the BCB faculty and their research?
• Where can I learn about research internships with off-campus Texas Medical Center faculty?