Biology, BS, Pre-Medical Two-Year Plan

Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Science in Biology – Pre-Medical

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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 may be Statistics or Calculus I, or Calculus for Life Sciences or Business - courses equivalent to SU’s MATH 1130, 1210, 1230, or 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

FIRST TRANSFER YEAR
Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 BIOL Elective (5) BIOL 2700 – Genetics (5) BIOL 2600 – Ecology (5)
Course 2 †BIOL 1400 – 1st Yr Experience (1) BIOL Elective (5)  
Course 3 PHYS 1050 – Mechanics + PHYS 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

  • Decide when you will take the MCAT and prepare for the test.
  • Discuss plans with your professional advisor and biology faculty mentors.
  • BIOL electives include cell bio, A&P, and other choices (see Curriculum Notes)
  • Investigate career options, attend Seminars, and think about post-SU educational programs or internships.

 

SECOND TRANSFER YEAR
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 – Biology Sr Synth Seminar (1+1)
Course 2 BIOL Elective (5) BIOL Elective (5) BIOL Elective (5)
Course 3 BIOL 4750 – Cell Biology + BIOL 4751 – Lab (4+2) CHEM 3600 – Intro to Biochemistry (5) General Electives (3)
Course 4 UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5)  

Second Transfer Year Steps for Success

  • Finalize your plan for graduation, and review it with your advisor.
  • Gather and pursue volunteer & internship experiences. 
  • Attend career events & consider graduate/professional school options.
  • Apply for jobs, internships, and/or graduate or professional programs.

University Core Requirements

UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements. 

Module I

Module I is waived for students with a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) associate degree 

  • UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
  • UCOR 1200 Quantitative Reasoning
  • UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
  • UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
  • UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
  • UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences

 

Module II: 

  • UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
  • UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
  • UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning OR UCOR 2910 Ethical Reasoning Business OR UCOR Ethical Reasoning Health Care

 

Module III: 

  • UCOR 3400 Humanities & Global Challenges OR UCOR 3600 Social Sciences & Global Challenges 

Curriculum Notes

  • Students must earn C in prerequisite biology courses and C- in other prerequisite science and math courses
  • At least 25 credits of 3000- or 4000-level BIOL courses are required
  • Medical Schools commonly recommend these courses included in the sample plan: genetics, cell/molecular biology, and biochemistry. Also consider behavioral 
    sciences (ex: PSYC/ANTH/SOCL) as incoming transfer courses or general electives.
  • Anatomy and physiology (A&P) biology courses found to be beneficial by students who attend medical school include: BIOL 3250+3880 (=10 cr of BIOL electives) or 
    BIOL 2200+2210 (2210 counts as 5 cr of BIOL electives).
  • BIOL electives (BIOL≥2210) must include the following and one plant course:
    • Choose one: BIOL 2750 – Biotechnology + BIOL 2751 – Lab, BIOL 3150 – Virology, BIOL 4700 – Molecular Genetics, OR BIOL 4750 – Cell Biology + BIOL 4751 – Lab
    • Choose one: BIOL 2350 – Invertebrate Zoology & Biodiversity Science, BIOL 2520 – Plant Systematics, BIOL 3500 – Evolution, OR BIOL 3650 – Marine Biology
    • Choose one: BIOL 3250 – Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, BIOL 3300 – Developmental Biology, BIOL 3850 – Plant Physiology, OR BIOL 3880 – Animal Physiology
  • Discuss your academic and future plans with your Biology Faculty Mentor for discipline-specific guidance and suggestions
  • For complete information on courses, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page.

Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.

Visit the Seattle U Advising Services page for support or reach out to the Advising Center. Email CSE Advising at se-adv@seattleu.edu.

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