UNC Pembroke

Transfer Guide

UNC Pembroke
Chemistry, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Forensic, Molecular Biotechnology, Pre-Health Professions, Pre-Pharmacy, or Professional Track
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Students who attended a college or university after graduating from high school should apply for admission as a transfer applicant and meet the following requirements:

  • Minimum 24 hours of transferable college-level coursework (completed or in progress)
  • Applicants with less than 24 transferable credit hours may be reviewed based on freshman criteria.
  • Students under the age of 21 will also be expected to meet the freshman admission criteria.
  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA for all college courses as calculated by the UNC Pembroke Undergraduate Admissions Office.

Some academic programs at UNCP may have admission requirements that exceed those listed above.

Contact:

Undergraduate Admissions
transfer@uncp.edu

Revised: June, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Not Applicable.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the Community College course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended major.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENG 1050: Composition I English Composition Suggested Course, General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 1060: Composition II English Composition Suggested Course, General Education
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MAT 1070: Coll Algebra & ELEC 0010: General Electives UGETC Math Suggested Course, General Education
MAT 172: Precalculus Trigonometry 4 MAT 1080: Plane Trig & ELEC 0010: General Electives UGETC Math Suggested Course, General Education
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CHM 1300: General Chemistry I & CHM 1100: General Chemistry Lab I UGETC Natural Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
CHM 152: General Chemistry II 4 CHM 1310: General Chemistry II & CHM 1110: Gen Chem Lab II UGETC Natural Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 UNV 1000: Freshman Seminar Academic Transition Suggested Course
PHY 151: College Physics I 4 PHY 1500: College Phys I & PHY 1560: College Physics Lab I Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
PHY 152: College Physics II 4 PHY 1510: College Physics II & PHY 1570: College Physics Lab II Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
MAT 271: Calculus I 4 MAT 2210: Calculus I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 10 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From UNC Pembroke:

  • 12 semester hours of Natural Sciences and Mathematics count toward General Education and toward major requirements. Additional requirements apply to specific programs.
  • Satisfy University graduation requirements outlined in the academic catalog.
  • Writing Intensive Program
    • As a requirement for graduation, students must complete nine semester credit hours of Writing Enriched and Writing in the Discipline courses. One course must be a Writing in the Discipline course.
  • Indigenous Cultures & Communities (ICC) Requirement
    • Students transferring to UNCP with 60 (or more) transfer credit hours are required to take EITHER one (1) approved ICC designated 3-credit hour course
    • OR one (1) ICC designated and department-approved co-curricular learning experience.
    • Students transferring to UNCP with fewer than 60 transfer credit hours are required to take EITHER two (2) approved ICC designated 3-credit hour courses OR one (1) approved ICC designated 3-credit hour course AND one (1) ICC designated and department-approved co-curricular learning experience.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
CHM 2260: Elem Inorganic Chem 4
CHM 2270: Analytical Chemistry 4
CHM 2500: Organic Chemistry I 3
CHM 2520: Organic Chemistry I Lab 1
CHM 2510: Organic Chemistry II 3
CHM 2530: Organic Chemistry Lab II 1
CHM 3980: Chemical Literature 2
CHM 4100: Physical Chemistry 4
Select Two: 8
  • CHM 4110. Physical Chemistry II (4 credits)
  • CHM 4200. Forensic Chemistry (4 credits)
  • CHM 4260. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (4 credits)
  • CHM 4270. Instrumental Analysis (4 credits)
Physics 8
  • PHY 1500. College Physics I (3 credits)
  • PHY 1510. College Physics II (3 credits)
  • PHY 1560. College Physics Lab I (1 credit)
  • PHY 1570. College Physics Lab II (1 credit)

or

  • PHY 2000. University Physics I (3 credits)
  • PHY 2010. University Physics II (3 credits)
  • PHY 2060. University Physics Laboratory I (1 credit)
  • PHY 2070. University Physics Laboratory II (1 credit)
MAT 2220: Calculus II 4
Forensic Track 27-29

Chemistry: 12 Sem. Hrs.

  • Students pursuing the Forensic Chemistry track must take CHM 4200 as one of their two 4000-level CHM core requirements.
  • CHM 3110. Biochemistry (3 credits)
  • CHM 3120. Experimental Methods in Biochemistry (1 credit)
  • CHM 3210. Biochemistry II (3 credits)
  • CHM 3240. DNA Analysis Laboratory (1 credit)
  • CHM 4270. Instrumental Analysis (4 credits)

Criminal Justice: 9 Sem. Hrs.

  • CRJ 2000. Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 credits)
  • CRJ 2100. Police in Society (3 credits)
  • CRJ 3150. Criminal Investigation (3 credits)
Molecular Biotechnology Track 27-29

Biology: 11 Sem. Hrs.

  • BIO 1000. Principles of Biology (3 credits)
  • BIO 3150. Microbiology (4 credits)
  • BIO 3710. Cell Biology (4 credits)

Biotechnology: 7 Sem. Hrs.

  • BTEC 3220. Biotechnology I (4 credits)
  • BTEC 3510. Bioprocessing (3 credits)

Chemistry: 10 Sem. Hrs.

  • CHM 3110. Biochemistry (3 credits)
  • CHM 3120. Experimental Methods in Biochemistry (1 credit)
  • CHM 3210. Biochemistry II (3 credits)
  • CHM 3240. DNA Analysis Laboratory (1 credit)
  • CHM 3990. Research in Chemistry (1-3 credits) (1 credit)
Pre‑Health Professions Track 27-29

Chemistry: 4 Sem. Hrs.

  • CHM 3110. Biochemistry (3 credits)
  • CHM 3120. Experimental Methods in Biochemistry (1 credit)

Biology: 23 Sem. Hrs.

  • BIO 1000. Principles of Biology (3 credits)
  • BIO 2110. Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
  • BIO 2120. Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
  • BIO 3150. Microbiology (4 credits)
  • BIO 3180. Principles of Genetics (4 credits)
  • BIO 3710. Cell Biology (4 credits)
Pre‑Pharmacy Track 27-29

Chemistry: 4 Sem. Hrs.

  • CHM 3110. Biochemistry (3 credits)
  • CHM 3120. Experimental Methods in Biochemistry (1 credit)

Electives (any area): 5 (7) Sem. Hrs.

Biology: 12 Sem. Hrs.  

Speech: 3 Sem. Hrs

  • SPE 2000. Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
Professional Track 27-29

Chemistry: 16 Sem. Hrs.

  • CHM 3110. Biochemistry (3 credits)
  • CHM 3120. Experimental Methods in Biochemistry (1 credit)
  • CHM 3210. Biochemistry II (3 credits)
  • CHM 3240. DNA Analysis Laboratory (1 credit)
  • CHM 3990. Research in Chemistry (1-3 credits) (4 credits)

In addition to the two 4000-level courses taken to satisfy the Chemistry core, a third 4000-level course must be taken. Select one from the following: 

  • CHM 4110. Physical Chemistry II (4 credits)
  • CHM 4200. Forensic Chemistry (4 credits)
  • CHM 4260. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (4 credits)
  • CHM 4270. Instrumental Analysis (4 credits)

Physics

  • (the 2000-level sequence noted in the core requirements is required for this track)
Physical Education and Wellness 2
University Electives 0-8