Biology Transfer Guide

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

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About this Degree

As a Biology major at Seattle University, you’ll explore the vast diversity of life—from molecules and microbes to ecosystems and evolution. Our interdisciplinary program nurtures your scientific curiosity while developing skills in critical thinking, quantitative analysis and research.

Through challenging coursework and close collaboration with faculty mentors, you’ll gain the knowledge and experience to pursue careers or graduate study in the biological sciences and beyond. The degree offers a strong scientific foundation while allowing you to combine your study of biology with other disciplines, creating a pathway tailored to your goals.

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

Degrees offered:  BS, BA

 

Preparing to Transfer to Seattle University

GPA Requirement:

  • Recommended minimum major GPA:  2.75

Coursework:

  • Calculus I
  • Biology with Lab (1 year)
  • General Chemistry with Lab (1 year)
  • Organic Chemistry with Lab (1 year)
  • Statistics
  • Physics 

 

Use the space below to determine your transfer eligibility.

Prerequisite SU Equivalent Transfer Course Grade
Calculus I MATH 1334    
Biology w/lab
(1 year)		 BIOL
1610/1611
1620/1621
1630/1631		    
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		    
Statistics MATH 1210    
Physics
(1 year)		 PHYS
1050/1051
1060/1061
1070/1071		    

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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Join a transfer student info session to get tailored guidance, resources and insider tips to ensure a smooth and successful transition to Seattle University.

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Find Your Transfer Counselor

Meet with a transfer counselor to help you clarify your academic path, explore credit transfer options and create a personalized plan for a seamless move to Seattle University.

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