Biochemistry Transfer Guide

How to transfer and obtain a Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, at Seattle University.

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About this Degree

As a Biochemistry major at Seattle University, you’ll explore the molecular foundations of life—examining how chemical processes drive biological systems from DNA replication to metabolism. Guided by nationally recognized faculty, you’ll gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art labs and develop the analytical and problem-solving skills essential for scientific discovery.

Graduates pursue advanced study in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and research fields such as chemical biology, cancer biology, and genetics, or launch careers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, health care and environmental science. This rigorous and engaging program prepares you to make meaningful contributions across the life sciences.

Admission Deadlines for Transfer Students

  • Fall Quarter (priority): March 1
  • Fall Quarter (final): August 1
  • Winter Quarter (January start): November 1
  • Spring Quarter (March start): February 15

 

Preparing to Transfer to Seattle University

GPA Requirement:

  • Recommended minimum major GPA:  2.75

Coursework:

  • Calculus I
  • Calculus II
  • Calculus III
  • Biology with Lab (1 year)
  • Calculus-based Physics (1 year)
  • General Chemistry with Lab (1 year)
  • Organic Chemistry with Lab (1 year) 

 

Use the space below to determine your transfer eligibility.

Prerequisite SU Equivalent Transfer Course Grade
Calculus I MATH 1334    
Calculus II MATH 1335    
Calculus III MATH 1336    
Biology w/lab
(1 year)		 BIOL 1610/1611
1620/1621
1630/1631		    
Calculus-based Physics
(1 year)		 PHYS 1210/1211
1220/1221
1230/1231		    
General
Chemistry w/
lab (1 year)		 CHEM 1500/1501
1510/1511
1520/1521		    
Organic
Chemistry w/
lab (1 year)		 CHEM 2500/2501
2510/2511
2520/2521		    

Only required if English is not one of your first or native languages. More ways to meet the English proficiency requirement include the ELS, PTE scores, high school transcripts, bachelor’s degrees and more.

College Coursework:

  • 45 transferable quarter credits
  • 3.0 in English Composition
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

TOEF/IELTS/Duolingo:

Score Meaning TOEFL IELTS Duolingo
Satisfies English Proficiency 86 iBT 6.5 120
Requires ELCB 68-85 iBT 6.0 105-115

 

Students who complete an approved Associates degree (DTA) will be guaranteed junior standing (90 quarter transfer credits) upon admission to Seattle University, and 8 of the 12 University Core requirements (including all of UCOR Module I) will be waived. The following Core courses must be taken at SU or another Jesuit institution:

  • UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
  • UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
  • UCOR 2910 Business Ethics

Students who complete an Associate of Science-Transfer Track 1 or 2 degree will also be guaranteed junior standing (90 quarter transfer credits) and at least 7 of the 12 University Core requirements will be waived. In addition to the courses listed above, AS-T students who have not completed applicable transfer equivalent coursework may need to take one of the following courses at SU:

  • UCOR 1300 Creative Expression
  • UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in Humanities
  • UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in Social Sciences

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