Honors in cell biology and neuroscience are awarded to students who have completed successfully the honors research track. To qualify for the honors research track (option B), a student must have attained a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 and a grade-point average of 3.5 or better in courses required for the major. The student should apply formally to the department for acceptance into the honors program by the end of the first term of the junior year.