MBS and ILS host a number of annual events and celebrations for Undergraduates in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Microbiology, and more.
Annual Undergraduate Events
Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium (FURS)
The Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium (FURS) features presentations by undergraduate researchers from UT and across Texas. In addition, graduate and MD/PhD programs from around Texas will have information about their programs.
Undergraduate Awards and Graduation Ceremony
The Department of Molecular Biosciences holds a medal commencement ceremony each May to honor the graduating undergraduate candidates of the entire academic year (past Fall, current Spring, and future Summer), followed by a brief reception. Attendance at the graduation ceremony is optional, however, you must be present in order to receive a medal.
Special Departmental Honors
Majors who seek special departmental honors must have an overall University grade point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point average in their major courses of at least 3.50. In addition, they must complete two semesters of the Biochemistry or Biology Honors Tutorial Course during the senior year, which includes a presentation and written thesis based on a faculty supervised research project.