Curriculum Map

This is a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time.

Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.

First-Year Sophomore Junior Senior

Curriculum (starting Fall 2026)

Fall Semester

  • BCH 223LEC: Principles of Biomedical Sciences
  • CHE 101LR: General Chemistry I
  • CHE 113LAB: General Chemistry I Lab
  • MTH 121: Calculus I
  • UB Seminar

Spring Semester

  • CHE 102LR: General Chemistry II
  • CHE 114LAB: General Chemistry II Lab
  • BIO 201LEC: Cell Biology
  • BIO 201LAB: Cell Biology Lab
  • ENG 105LEC: Writing and Rhetoric
  • Pathway course

Ways to Get Involved

  • Join the Jacobs School Student Club. Connect with fellow Jacobs School students and attend monthly events that will help enrich your undergraduate experience and promote your educational and/or career path. 
  • Check out UBLinked. With UB having over 400 student clubs and organizations, there is bound to be something that aligns with your interests or allows you to discover something new!

How to Succeed

  • Use your resources. UB has plenty of extra support for tutoring, physical/mental wellness, and more. Take advantage of all the free tools at your disposal!
  • Reach out early. Don't wait until the last minute to get help. Whether it's one assignment or a whole chapter, help is most effective when you ask as soon as possible.
  • Make connections. Your mental health is a key element of success. Making new friends gives you opportunities to have fun and lets the stress melt away!