NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Biochemistry, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

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.

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA 
  • English Composition I & II equal to NC State’s ENG 101 (ENG 111 + 112= ENG 101 and ENG 1**)
  • 8 semester hours of calculus equal to NC State’s MA 141 & 241
  • General Biology I & II equal to NC State's BIO 181 & BIO 183
  • 1-2 semesters of major-level Chemistry w/lab

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 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 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.
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MA 107: Precalculus I & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
MAT 172: Precalculus Trigonometry 4 MA 108: Precalculus II & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIO 183: Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
BIO 112: General Biology II 4 BIO 181: Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science & CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory Additional General Education Courses Required Course
CHM 152: General Chemistry II 4 CH 201: Chemistry - A Quantitative Science & CH 202: Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory Additional General Education Courses Required Course
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking
3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
MAT 271: Calculus I 4 MA 141: Calculus I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
MAT 272: Calculus II 4 MA 241: Calculus II Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
MAT 273: Calculus III
OR
MAT 152: Statistics
4 NCSU Equivalencies 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) 3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 2 NCSU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From NC State University:

The Biochemistry curriculum, flexible enough to design a program to meet your particular career plans, is a rigorous program that prepares you to compete successfully in your future professional career. Students have the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in faculty laboratories, and many undergraduates become co-authors on scientific publications. Faculty in our department personally advise each student and work directly in the classroom to support them. 

Please consult the program website for additional information. 

Remaining Courses to be 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
BCH 103: Introduction to Biochemistry 1
ENG 331 or ENG 333 3
Advised Math, Statistics or Computer Science Elective 3
Physics I 4
Physics II 4
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
Physical Chemistry Sequence 6
Laboratory Analysis Elective 3
Advised Elective 3
BCH 451: Principles of Biochemistry 4
BCH 452: Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory 2
Biochemistry of Genetic Expression 3
Proteins & Molecular Mechanisms 3
Biochemistry Lab Elective 3
MB 251 & Lab 4

General Microbiology and Lab

GN 311: Principles of Genetics 4
Cell Biology/Physiology 3
Free Electives 8

This major requires 8 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.