UNC Wilmington

Transfer Guide

UNC Wilmington
Biology, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Secondary Education Biology Licensure
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Transfer Admission Requirements

Students who have graduated from high school or obtained a GED or adult high school diploma and enrolled in another postsecondary institution are considered transfer students. UNCW uses a holistic approach to review transfer student applications and will consider several aspects of an application in making an admission decision.

To be competitive for transfer admission, applicants must:

  • Meet UNC system high school minimum course requirements (or be exempt by being 21 years of age or older or having completed 24 hours of transferable undergraduate credits)
  • Have completed or be enrolled in 24 hours of transferable undergraduate credit hours

Transfer applicants are also recommended to have:

  • A minimum 2.4 college GPA or higher
  • Have completed or enrolled in college-level English and/or math

Note: Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to a specific academic program. Some academic programs may require an additional application and have requirements that exceed those listed above.

Contact:

The Office of Admissions
admissions@uncw.edu

Revised: May, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

University Studies requires a student to obtain proficiency through the 201-level (equivalent to foreign language 211 at NCCCs) in a language previously studied or the 102-level (equivalent to foreign language 112 at NCCCs) in a second foreign language not previously studied. Students will demonstrate proficiency by completing a course at the 201 level or higher in a language previously studied or at the 102-level in a second foreign language. If you graduated high school 7 or more years before you enrolled at UNCW, an exception applies to you. Then you only need to complete a language course at the 102 level (or higher)

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
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 STT 215: Introduction to Statistics & STT 001: Statistics Elective UGETC Math Required Course, General Education
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIO 201: Principles of Biology: Cells UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
BIO 112: General Biology II 4 BIO 202: Prin of Biology: Biodiversity Additional General Education Courses Required Course
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CHM 101: General Chemistry I & CHML 101: General Chemistry Lab I Additional General Education Courses Required Course
BIO 168: Anatomy and Physiology I 4 BIO 240: Human Anatomy and Physiology I & BIOL 240: Human Anat & Physiology I Lab Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
CHM 152: General Chemistry II 4 CHM 102: General Chemistry II & CHML 102: General Chemistry Lab II Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
PED 110: Fit and Well for Life 2 WPA 101: Wellness and Physical Activity Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course, General Education
BIO 169: Anatomy and Physiology II 4 BIO 241: Human Anat & Physiology II & BIOL 241: Human Anat & Physiology II Lab Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required 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
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENG 101: College Writing and Reading I English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 201: College Writing and Reading II English Composition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 UNI 001: University College Elective Academic Transition General Transfer Credit

Additional Information From UNC Wilmington:

The department strongly recommends that two out of BIO 366; BIO 335; BIO 340 or BIO 345 or BIO 240 be completed before taking other BIO courses at the 300 or 400 level. A “C” (2.00) or better average is required for BIO courses above 299.

Must complete general requirements for B.S. Degree in Biology. Additionally, must take a minimum of 19 hours chosen from BIO courses numbered above 299. No more than 10 hours from BIO 480, BIO 491, BIO 493, BIO 498, and BIO 499 can be counted towards the elective 19 hours. This program is designed to meet the needs of biology majors to immediately begin a career in biology or who may wish to pursue further education in graduate school in biology or professional schools in the health sciences.

Teaching Licensure You can earn a N.C. teaching license in addition to your undergraduate degree.

For information on the teacher education program admissions criteria and the courses required for licensure in North Carolina, see the Watson College of Education section of the undergraduate catalogue.

If you are planning to pursue licensure, you should apply to the Watson School of Education as soon as admissions requirements are met (typically your sophomore year) and plan your program in regular consultation with their advisor.

Teacher licensure requirements are established at the state level and may be changed by the state at any time.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
BIO 335: Genetics 3
BIOL 335: Genetics Laboratory 1
BIO 366: Ecology 3
BIOL 366: Ecology Laboratory 1
BIO 495: Senior Seminar 1
Additional BIO courses 30

A minimum of 30 hours chosen from BIO courses numbered above 299, at least two of which must be laboratory courses, and CHM 101, CHML 101 - CHM 102, CHML 102. No more than 10 hours from BIO 480, BIO 491, BIO 493, BIO 498, and BIO 499 can be counted towards the 30 elective hours. The department strongly recommends that BIO 335 and BIO 366 be completed before taking other BIO courses at the 300 or 400 level. A “C” (2.00) or better average is required on all BIO courses above 299.
SEC Professional Core 9
  • SEC 200 - Teaching, Schools and a Global Society
  • SEC 210 - Diverse Learners in Secondary Schools
  • SEC 220 - Practicum Block I
SEC Professional Studies 12
  • SEC 310 - Curriculum Design and Learning Assessment
  • SEC 320 - Practicum Block II
  • SEC 410 - ESL Topics for Secondary Teachers
  • SEC 421 - Student Teaching I (9-12)
SEC 406: Teaching Secondary Science 3
SEC Professional Semester 15
  • SEC 430 - Seminar-Leadership, Reflection and Management Practices
  • SEC 431 - Student Teaching - Secondary Education
PHY 260: Introduction to Astronomy 3