Experience in teaching is a central component of the MCB program. All MCB students are required to complete 2 TAships during Year 2.
Academic vs. Community Outreach TAships
Academic TAs teach undergraduates.
Community Outreach TAs communicate science outside an undergraduate setting. Past Outreach TAships have worked with high school students, secondary-school science teachers and the general public in programs outside UW.
A list of offered TAships (academic and Community Outreach) will be available in Winter Quarter.
Special Requirements
MSTP students only need to complete one academic TAship during Year 2.
International students must demonstrate English proficiency before beginning TAships.
| Task | Deadline |
| Select 2 TAships ~ Option 1: 2 Academic TAships ~ Option 2: 1 Academic TAship AND 1 Community Outreach TAship |
April of Year 1 |
| Attend required pedagogy training | September of Year 2 |
| Teaching Credits MCB will register you for MCB 580: Teaching Practicum (mandatory course under MCB Curriculum) |
Academic TA: Credits received the same quarter as TAship Community Outreach TAs: Credits received the quarter after completing TAship |