NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Genetics, 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.

  • 3.0 and above GPA
  • English Composition I & II equal to NC State’s ENG 101 (ENG 111 + 112= ENG 101 and ENG 1**)
  • Calculus I equal to NC State's MA 131 or MA 141
  • General Biology I & II equal to NC State's BIO 181 & BIO 183
  • General Chemistry with a lab equal to NC State’s CH 101 & 102 or Physics I equal to NC State's PY 211

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.
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
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
OR
PHY 151: General Physics I 		4 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
CHM 152: General Chemistry II
OR
PHY 152: General Physics II 		4 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses 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

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 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) 6 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:

The Genetics program offers undergraduate majors classroom training in fundamentals of genetics and other sciences, as well as opportunities for meaningful research experience. The degree in genetics is the only genetics major offered in the UNC system.

The genetics major complements other degree programs in the biological and life sciences at N.C. State, as it prepares students for further graduate study, professional schools (such as medical, dental, veterinary, genetic counseling) or careers in industries whose products are based on biological and agricultural research, including biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Building on the strength of NC State as a leader in science and technology, students in the program can easily earn a concurrent minor in any of the other life sciences curricula, as well as other programs such as statistics or biotechnology.

Major may take additional semesters beyond senior year. Please see the program website for more 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
LSC 103: Exploring Opportunities in the Life Sciences 1
ENG 333: Communication for Science and Research 3
ST 311: Introduction to Statistics 3

May be met by MAT 152 at an NC community college. 
Chemistry I or Physics I 4
Chemistry II or 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
GN 311: Principles of Genetics 4
GN 312: Elementary Genetics Laboratory 1
GN 421: Molecular Genetics 3
GN 423: Population, Quantitative and Evolutionary Genetics 3
GN 425: Advanced Genetics Laboratory 2
BCH 451: Principles of Biochemistry 4
Cell Biology/Physiology 3

May be met by BIO 168 or BIO 169 at a North Carolina community college.
Research/Teaching Requirement 3
Genetics Electives 6
Restricted Electives 8
Free Electives 9

This major requires 9 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.