Overview

The Undergraduate Program in Biology and Medicine (UPBM) combines the resources of the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Medicine and Dentistry to offer courses, lectures, laboratory work, specialty seminars, and research experiences to undergraduate students.

UPBM was founded in the early 1980s and serves as a gateway for undergraduates studying biology to gain research opportunities at the Medical Center. Since then the program has been accredited and is now one of the most popular undergraduate programs on campus.

The program provides opportunities to do independent research for credit during the academic year as well as de Kiewiet Summer Research Fellowships, which support summer research by outstanding University of Rochester undergraduate students.

Prospective Students

Our program allows students to specialize in a variety of areas and gives them the opportunity to assist in faculty research projects and pursue their own independent research projects.

See the Prospective Students PDF for an overview about the program.

News and Events

• de Kiewiet Fellowship Application Process for Summer 2019
• New BIO Course Offerings in Spring 2019
• UPBM Poster Session October 5th, 2018 - Opportunity to Present / Open to Undergrads
• UPBM eNewsletter November 2018
• Class of 2018 Senior Slide Show
• UPBM Poster Session 2018 Sideshow
• Undergraduate Peer Advisors 2018-19
• UPBM e-Newsletters

Frequently Asked Questions

• First Year Course Planning: First Two Years
• Introductory Biology Courses: The difference between BIO 110 and BIO 112
• What if I have AP credits?
• How do I declare a Biology major/minor?
• How can I get involved in research?
• How do I register an Independent Research (395) Course?
• How do I get credit for teaching?
• What if I have transfer credits? (For transfer credit evaluations please use our online form.)
• UR Student Employment Opportunities
• How do I apply to be a teaching assistant?
• Study Abroad: Tips for Biology Majors
• Internships: College Policies