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Biology does not require a minimum GPA other than the university required 3.0 to graduate with a graduate degree. Otherwise, students can opt to take courses CR/NC or S/NC.

Students who completed graduate coursework at another institution are strongly encouraged to begin the process of transferring course units in winter quarter of their first year of doctoral study. The Directors of Graduate Studies for the student's respective subplan  will evaluate transfer of units on a course-by-course basis. Graduate work accepted for transfer of residency does not automatically exempt a student from having to complete a course requirement for the degree.