NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Food Science, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Science
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

NC State Undergraduate Admissions employs a holistic approach in reviewing transfer students’ applications and considers a range of accomplishments and qualifications. Recommended courses and GPA are major critical path courses or departmental recommendations and are not minimum requirements for transfer admissions.

  • 2.7 and above GPA
  • English Composition I & II equal to NC State’s ENG 101 (ENG 111 + 112= ENG 101 and ENG 1**)
  • College-level Precalculus or higher Math
  • 1-2 semesters of Chemsitry with Lab (2 preferred)
  • 1 semester General Biology equal to NC State’s BIO 181 or BIO 183

Contact:

John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu

Revised: June, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Major World Language requirement is fulfilled by qualification under the CAA.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MA 107: Precalculus I & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Suggested Course
MAT 172: Precalculus Trigonometry 4 MA 108: Precalculus II & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Suggested Course
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science & CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory UGETC Natural Sciences Suggested Course
CHM 152: General Chemistry II 4 CH 201: Chemistry - A Quantitative Science & CH 202: Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory UGETC Natural Sciences Suggested Course
MAT 271: Calculus I 4 MA 141: Calculus I Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
MAT 272: Calculus II 4 MA 241: Calculus II Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
BIO 155: Nutrition 3 NTR 301: Introduction to Human Nutrition Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
PHY 151: College Physics I 4 PY 211: College Physics I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
PHY 152: College Physics II 4 PY 212: College Physics II 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 NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 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, Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses General Education, Elective
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective

Additional Information From NC State University:

Food science is a combination of chemistry, microbiology, and engineering. We prepare you for a career across the food industry and related sectors, such as food packaging, fermentation, and pharmaceuticals. The Science concentration prepares students for graduate school or careers in industry and academia. For more information please visit the program website.

Remaining Courses to Taken at NC State are based on CAA eligibility and completion of all required and suggested courses in this transfer guide. Remaining courses, hours and time to degree may vary for each student.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
ALS 303: Transfer Success in Agriculture and Life Sciences 1
ST 311: Introduction to Statistics 3
CH 221: Organic Chemistry I 3
CH 222: Organic Chemistry I Lab 1
CH 223: Organic Chemistry II 3
CH 224: Organic Chemistry II Lab 1
BCH 351: General Biochemistry 4
MB 251: General Microbiology 4

General Microbiology and Lab
FS 201: Introduction to Food Science 3
FS 231 4
FS 290: Careers in Food and Bioprocessing Sciences 1
FS 402: Chemistry of Food and Bioprocessed Materials 4
FS 403: Analytical Techniques in Food & Bioprocessing Science 4
FS 405: Food Microbiology 3
FS 406: Food Microbiology Lab 1
FS 421: Food Preservation 3
FS 475: Problems and Design in Food and Bioprocessing Science 3
Biology 181 or Biology 183 4
Food Science Electives 6
Free Electives 6

This major requires 6 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.