Biology, BS, Biomed Science w/Chem Minor Two-Year
Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Science in Biology - Biomedical Science Concentration with Chemistry Minor
Sample Plan for New Students
This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Number of credits are in parentheses. Some classes have prerequisites.
The example below assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have successfully completed an equivalent to the following:
- One year of Introductory Biology with labs
- One year of General Chemistry with labs
- Two terms of Organic Chemistry with labs
- Two terms of Calculus and/or Statistics
- Math course may be Calculus I, or Calculus for Life Sciences or Business - courses equivalent to SU's MATH 1130, 1210, 1230, 1334.
Visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide for more information. Some courses not listed on the Transfer Equivalency Guide may still transfer to SU. For courses not found on this tool, compare course descriptions with SU’s Course Catalog to determine equivalent courses at your college/university.
Important Major Information
- Minimum Credits to Graduate: 180
- Credits in Major: 114
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | BIOL Elective (ex: 3100 – Microbiology OR 3880 – Animal Physiology) (5) | BIOL Elective (ex: 3180 – Therapeutics of Disease OR 3500 – Evolution) (5) | BIOL Elective (ex: 3300 – Development BIOL OR 2520 – Systematics) (5) |
| Course 2 | †BIOL 1400 – 1st Yr Experience (1) | BIOL 2700 – Genetics (5) | |
| Course 3 | PHYS 1050 – Mechanics + 1051 – Lab (4+1) | PHYS 1060 – Waves, Sound, Electricity, & Magnetism + PHYS 1061 – Lab (4+1) | PHYS 1070 – Thermodynamics, Optics, & Modern Physics + PHYS 1071+ Lab (4+1) |
| Course 4 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
†Transfer students may choose to take BIOL 1400 (1) in Fall OR BIOL elective in a future term.
First Transfer Year Steps for Success
- Revise your course plan in MySeattleU and consult your professional advisor.
- Talk to biology faculty mentors.
- See Seattle University Course Catalog for more BIOL electives for graduate of professional prerequisites.
- Investigate career options, attend seminars, and think about post-SU educational programs or internships.
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | BIOL 4991 – Senior Synthesis I (2-4) | BIOL 4992 – Senior Synthesis II (2-4) | BIOL 4993 – Senior Synthesis III + BIOL 4996 – Senior Synthesis Seminar (1+1) |
| Course 2 | BIOL Elective (ex: 2750 + 2751 – Biotech + Lab OR 4150 Immunology) (5) | BIOL Elective (ex: 3250 – Anatomy of the Vertebrates OR 4750 – Cell Bio + 4751 – Lab) (5/6) | BIOL Elective (ex: 4100 – Medical Microbiology OR 4900 – Undergraduate Research) (5) |
| Course 3 | BIOL 2600 – Ecology (5) | CHEM 3600 – Intro to Biochemistry (5) (Gen Elec for Chemistry Minor) |
UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 4 | CHEM 3000 – Quantitative Analysis (5) (Gen Elec for Chemistry Minor) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
Second Transfer Year Steps for Success
- Finalize your plan for graduation, and review it with your advisor and mentor.
- Apply to graduate on MySeattleU.
- Attend career events and consider graduate or professional school options.
- Apply for jobs, internships, or graduate/professional programs.