Research Opportunities
UTEP EDGE / Honors Program
MPI
General College of Science Questions
UTEP life
100

What is UTEP's research designation?

R1 Designation

100
What's the required GPA to apply for the CoS Honors Program?

3.5 or above

100
What's the required GPA for advising?

3.5 or above

100
How many math courses are required for any science major?

Two courses

100

In BIOL 4398, what does the "4" and "3" stand for?

4 stands for upper-level division (senior) course.

3 means it is worth 3 credit hours.

200

How many semesters is the FYRIS sequence?

Two semesters


200

When are you able to apply for the CoS Honors program?

At least 4 semesters before graduation

200

What does MPI stand for?

Medical Professions Institute

200

What grade is required for any College of Science course?

C or better! But we love A's

200

Up to how many credits can you earn as an undergrad with the fast track program?

Up to 15 credit hours of UTEP coursework

300

What subjects are available for FYRIS?

Chemistry and Biology


300

Once admitted, how many University Honors Program events do you have to attend per semester?

One event
300

Mention two health-related schools MPI can advise you for

Veterinary, Dental, Medical, PA school

300
What school grades would a secondary education minor allow you to teach?

7 to 12 grade

300

Where do you register for your classes?

Goldmine

400

What does FYRIS stand for?

Freshman Year Research Intensive Sequence

400

Mention two UTEP EDGE activities

Internships, Study Abroad, Student Employment, Research experience, Student leadership, Capstone experience 

400

Mention two majors with all requirements that pre-health students can use to get into a professional school

Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biochemistry, Microbiology, etc.

400

What does MaST Academy stand for?

Math and Science Teachers Academy

400

Mention one thing advisors CAN help you with and one they CANNOT help you with

CAN- looking for tutoring resources, academic challenges, degree plan, career options, etc.

CANNOT- Register you, get you into a close section and change the schedule.

500

Mention one of the programs available for undergraduate research offered by COURI

RISE, MERITUS, BUILDING SCHOLARS, MARC, SURPASS

500

Who's the director of the Honors Program?

Ms. Mary Wells

500

Who's the director of the MPI?

Dr. Gail Arnold
500

UTEP has a ________ of Pharmacy 

School

500
When are you going to seek help?

EARLY!!

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