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Jun 07, 2025
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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog
Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology, BS
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 Return to: College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience
Admissions: Open
Process: Declaration
Min. Total Credits: 120 (101 in core & major + 19 in electives)
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UHM General Education Core Requirements
Written Communication (FW)
(3 credits) Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)
Note: This requirement changed in Fall 2018. If you entered the UH System prior to that, please see your college/school advisor. Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)
(FGA, FGB, FGC; 6 credits) - Group A (FGA) courses cover the time period prehistory to 1500
- Group B (FGB) courses cover the time period 1500 to modern times
- Group C (FGC) courses cover the time period prehistory to modern times
Diversification
* See degree, college and major requirements for courses that can also fulfill these. Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL)
(6 credits from 2 categories) - Arts (DA*)
- Humanities (DH*)
- Literatures (DL*)
Laboratory (science) (DY)
Social Sciences (DS)
(DS*; a total of 6 credits from 2 different departments) UHM Graduation Requirements
Focus
**The STAR Degree Check indicates Focus classes by “E,” “H,” “O,” and “W.” Class Availability indicates Focus sections with “ETH,” “HAP,” “OC,” and “WI.” Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues (H)
(H or HAP**; 1 course, any level) Contemporary Ethical Issues (E)
(E or ETH**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Oral Communication (O)
(O or OC**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Writing Intensive (W)
(W or WI**; 5 courses, at least two of which are at the 300- or 400-level) Hawaiian Or Second Language (HSL)
Hawaiian/Second Language Requirement is not required for students admitted to the Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology program. Credit Minimums
- 120 total applicable
- 30 UH Mānoa credits
- 45 upper division (300+ level) credits
Grade Point Average
- 2.0 cumulative or higher (Note: Other GPAs may be required)
- Good academic standing
CTAHR Required Set of Interrelated Courses
Credit Minimums
- 120 total applicable (101 in core & major + 19 in electives)
Note
This was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. See below for major requirements. Meet regularly with your major advisor. Major Requirements for BS in Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology
- Admission: Open
- Application: NA
- Min. major credits: 73 (80 with related requirements)
- Min. exit GPA: 2.0 in the major
Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology Related Requirements (7 credits)
Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology Core Courses (52 credits)
General Biotechnology Elective Courses (21 credits)
4-Year Plan
This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Total Credits 120
Notes: Students must take placement exams to be able to register for CHEM 161 and MATH 215 or MATH 241 .
Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan. Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific & semester specific. General Biotechnology
Students must take 21 credits in General Biotechnology from the following: |
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