MCB: Informational Meetings for Intended Majors

Students must register for a spot by calling
217-333-6774 or stopping by 127 Burrill.  Space is limited!  Indicate that you are calling for an Informational Meeting, not for a regular appointment.


Thinking about transferring to MCB? Want to learn more about the Major?
Attend one of our informational meetings to learn about the program requirements and receive paperwork (if eligible) to officially declare MCB as your major.


Seating is limited and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.


Call 217-333-6774 or stop by 127 Burrill Hall to Reserve your spot.


Monday, February 27, 10:30 AM
Tuesday, February 28, 3:00 PM
Thursday, March 1, 12:30 PM
Tuesday, March 6, 3:00 PM
Thursday, March 8, 12:30 PM
Monday, March 12, 10:30 AM
Tuesday, March 13, 3:00 PM
Thursday, March 15, 12:30 PM
Monday, March 26, 10:30 AM
Tuesday, March 27, 3:00 PM
Wednesday, March 28, 10:30 AM
Thursday, March 29, 12:30 PM


All meetings will be held in room 135 Burrill Hall.


An academic advisor will provide an overview of the MCB program, requirements, career opportunities and the criteria for declaring MCB.
Interested students should attend only one session. All sessions are identical and typically last 1 – 1.5 hours

MCB Transfer Meetings

Attend one of these meetings if you're planning to transfer into MCB this semester, or just want to learn more:

Thinking about transferring to MCB?

Want to learn more about the Major or Minor?

Attend one of our informational meetings to learn about the program requirements and receive paperwork (if eligible) to officially declare MCB as your major or minor.

Seating is limited and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Use link provided below to fill out the online form.

An academic advisor will provide an overview of the MCB program, requirements, career opportunities and the criteria for declaring MCB.

Interested students should attend only one session.  All sessions are identical and typically last 1 – 1.5 hours.

All meetings will be held in room 135 Burrill Hall:

Tuesday, October 4, 11am            http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct4

Wednesday, October 5, 2pm           http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct5

Friday, October 7, 10am            http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct7

Tuesday, October 11, 3pm            http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct11

Wednesday, October 12, 11am  http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct12

Thursday, October 13, 3pm           http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct13

Monday, October 17, 9am             http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct17

Tuesday, October 18, 4pm            http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct18

Thursday, October 20, 10am          http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct20

Friday, October 21, 2pm             http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct21

Monday, October 24, 2pm             http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct24

Wednesday, October 26, 12pm  http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct26

Thursday, October 27, 2pm           http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct27

Friday, October 28, 12pm            http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct28

BioMath

Math is important in biology. Want to explore the connections? Check out the new BioMath program: http://www.math.uiuc.edu/biomath/

Fall Course Option: MCB180 Human Reproduction & Society

There are still seats available in this fall course, which fulfills a life science gen ed. Read more here.

MCB Minor

I received more information on the new MCB Minor:


We are excited to announce our new minor in MCB!  Students are eligible to declare beginning August 15th.
The minor, administered by the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, is designed to provide students with an understanding of foundational principles of physiology, cellular and developmental biology, microbiology, molecular genetics and biochemistry. A minor in Molecular and Cellular Biology will prepare students for training in medicine and other health sciences, graduate studies in related disciplines, as well as for employment opportunities in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.


Details on how to declare the minor
Times the MCB Advisors will be available for express advising early in the fall semester

Fall Gen Ed Course: MCB180 Human Reproduction & Society

I was recently notified that this course still has some seats available for the fall. It's a life science (LS) gen ed. This course might be a good option for those interested in a healthcare career - although of course you'll most likely fulfill this gen ed category with other, required, coursework. Here's the blurb I was sent:

MCB 180, Human Reproduction & Society

Credit: 3 hours.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for a Life Sciences course.

Lectures and discussions on topics in human reproduction where technological and clinical advances are having economic, social, and ethical consequences.

Past students have given the course good feedback and the instructor is very enthusiastic.