Can I enter BUSP after beginning my first year or as a sophomore?
No. Only incoming first-year students can join BUSP at the beginning of fall quarter. However, Junior and Senior students who are interested in research are encouraged to apply for the EEOP Upper Division Programs without having participated in BUSP.
When do BUSP students take the Introductory Biology Series?
BUSP students start the Introductory Biology Series in fall quarter of their sophomore year.
Do I have to take the BUSP Chemistry Intensive Course even if I qualify for CHE 2A?
Yes, this is mandatory for all BUSP first-year students, regardless of your chemistry placement score or if you have completed AP chemistry in high school. This course significantly enhances BUSP student performance in Introductory Chemistry and is well-worth the investment of time and effort.
What do BUSP students study in the summer following their first year?
During the summer, BUSP students participate in a Biology Boot Camp to prepare them for success in Introductory Biology. Biology Boot Camp is free for all BUSP students and is required for all BUSP students in the Research Component, and other affiliated sophomore research programs.
