About

Inclusive Excellence in Life Sciences is an approach to education that promotes a positive research and learning environment in and outside of the classroom so that all undergraduate and graduate students and researchers at UCLA can thrive—regardless of race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, first-generation college student, immigration status, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Read more

UCLA admits the top students from the largest undergraduate applicant pool in the country and they will be the next leaders in the scientific workforce of all kinds. Our professors are a committed group of leading scientists and educators who are changing how we teach, how we mentor, and how we support students to ensure that every student has an equal opportunity to excel and graduate with an outstanding science education and the skills to define their own future.

Featured Stories

UCLA Life Sciences: synergy of mentor and graduate student advances basic science around menopause and equity in science

Professor Vickie Mays– stepping up to improve the health of underserved communities

June 23, 2021/in Inclusive Excellence News Uncategorized /by barberchoi

Life Sciences undergraduates publish research on inequities in the virtual classroom during the pandemic

June 23, 2021/in Inclusive Excellence News Uncategorized /by barberchoi

The Mentor Professor Initiative

Featured03 UCLA Life Sciences is building a community of stellar scientists who are leaders in their fields, with a commitment to inclusive excellence.

The Dean’s Scholar Program

The Dean’s Scholar Program provides outstanding undergraduate students, from underserved and/or underrepresented groups in science, with the opportunity to participate in our lower division and upper division mentorship and summer research programs. These opportunities improve student retention, help qualified students get into top graduate programs, and enhance success for all careers in science.

Fall	Winter	Spring
CHEM 14A LS 30A (OR MATH 3A OR MATH 31B) Plus other courses	CHEM14B LS 30B (OR MATH 3B OR MATH 31B) Plus other courses	CHEM 14BL LS 7A STATS 13 OR LS40 OR MATH 3C

Fall	Winter	Spring
CHEM 14C LS 7B STATS 13 OR LS40 OR MATH 3C or other course	CHEM 14D LS 7C LS 23L	PHYSICS 5A CHEM 153A* LS 107*

Fall	Winter	Spring
PHYSICS 5B Electives and remaining requirements as needed for graduation	PHYSICS 5C Electives and remaining requirements as needed for graduation	Electives and remaining requirements needed for graduation

Fall	Winter	Spring
Electives and remaining requirements as needed for graduation	Electives and remaining requirements as needed for graduation	Electives and remaining requirements as needed for graduation

Fall	Winter	Spring
LS 20 Non-majors biology class (LS 15, EEB 25, EEB 87, MCDB 50) Plus other courses	LS 30A (OR MATH 3A OR MATH 31A) LS 7A Plus other courses	LS 30B (OR MATH 3B OR MATH 31B) LS 7B Plus other courses

$2.4 million grant will help UCLA to make undergrad STEM courses more interactive, more effective