Biology, BS, Two-Year Plan
Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Science in Biology - Biomedical Science Concentration
Sample Plan for New Students
This example assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits or more) and have successfully completed the following:
- A transferable associate degree
- 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
This is a sample plan and not the only way to complete the requirements. The number of credits is in parentheses.
Important Major Information
- Credits in Major: 114
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0 (some scholarships may require higher)
- At least 25 credits of 3000- or 4000-level BIOL courses are required
Resources for Success
- Map out your plan through MySeattleU
- Meet with a Career Coach from the Career Engagement Center
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs
- Explore career options at "What Can I Do with This Major?" page
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) | *BIOL Elective (ex: 3300 – Development BIOL OR 2520 – Systematics) |
| Course 1 | †BIOL 1400 – 1st Yr Experience (1) | *BIOL 2700 – Genetics (5) | |
| Course 1 | *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 1 | *UNCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | *UNCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
†Transfer students may choose to take BIOL 1400 (1) in Fall OR BIOL elective in a future term.
Year 1 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) |
*UNCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 4 | CHEM 3000 – Quantitative Analysis (5) (Gen Elec for Chemistry Minor) | *UNCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 2 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.