Biology, BS, Two-Year Plan
Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Science in Biology
Sample Plan for New Students
This plan 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 courses of calculus and/or statistics
- One course of Organic Chemistry with lab, Computer Science (CPSC ≥ 1220), or higher Math
This is a sample plan and not the only way to complete the requirements. Numbers of credits are 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 own 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 the "What Can I Do with This Major?" page.
Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL Elective (5) | BIOL 2700 Genetics (5) | BIOL 2600 Ecology (5) |
| BIOL 1400 First-Year Experience (1) | PHYS 1060 + 1061 Waves, Sound, Elect., & Mag. + Lab (4+1) | PHYS 1070 + 1071 Thermo, Optics, & Mod Phys + Lab (4+1) |
| PHYS 1050 + 1051 Mechanics + Lab (4+1) | Chemistry/CPSC/ENSC/MATH Nat/Phys Science (5) | UCOR Module II (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Revise your course plan in MySeattleU and consult your professional advisor.
- Talk to biology faculty mentors.
- Participate in campus activities and local organizations.
- Investigate career options, attend seminars, and think about post-SU educational programs or internships.
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 4991 Senior Synthesis I (2) | BIOL 4992 Senior Synthesis II (2) | BIOL 4993 + 4996 Senior Synthesis III and Seminar (1+1) |
| BIOL Elective (5) | BIOL Elective (5) | BIOL Elective (5) |
| BIOL Elective (5) | BIOL Elective (5) | General Electives (3) |
| UCOR Module II (5) | UCOR Module III (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Finalize your plan for graduation, and review it with your advisor.
- Apply to graduate on MySeattleU.
- Attend career events & consider graduate/professional school options.
- Apply for jobs, internships, and/or graduate or professional programs.