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.
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 Thinking
- 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 or 2910 or 2920 Ethical Reasoning – General, Business, or Health Care
Module III:
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities & Global Challenges OR UCOR 3600 Social Sciences & Global Challenges
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences & Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- Plan assumes placement in MATH 1230 – Calculus for Life Sciences (5)/MATH 1334 – Calculus I (5) by ALEKS exam or college credit, & if MATH 1028 – Trigonometry (2) has not been fulfilled, it must be a MATH 1230 – Calculus for Life Sciences (5)/MATH 1334 – Calculus I (5) corequisite
- Students must earn C in the prerequisite biology courses and a C- in other prerequisite science and math courses
- At least 25 credits of 3000- or 4000-level BIOL courses are required
- BIOL electives (BIOL≥2210) must include the following and one plant course:
- Choose one: BIOL 2750 – Biotechnology + BIOL 2751 – Lab (4+1), BIOL 3150 – Virology (5), BIOL 4700 – Molecular Genetics (5), or BIOL 4750 – Cell Biology + BIOL 4751 – Lab (4+1)
- Choose one: BIOL 2350 – Invertebrate Zoology & Biodiversity Science (5), BIOL 2520 – Plant Systematics (5), BIOL 3500 – Evolution, or BIOL 3650 – Marine Biology
- Choose one: BIOL 3250 – Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, 3300 –Developmental Biology, 3850 – Plant Physiology, or 3880 – Animal Physiology
- Discuss your academic and future plans with your Biology Faculty Mentor for discipline-specific guidance and suggestions
- Additional questions? – email biology@seattleu.edu
- 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.