NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Animal Science, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Veterinary Bioscience
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 (ENG 111 & ENG 112) equal to NC State’s ENG 101
  • College-level pre-calculus or higher math course
  • Two semesters (8 credits) of biology with lab equivalent to BIO 181 and BIO 183
  • One semester (4 credits) of chemistry with lab equivalent to CH 101/102

Contact:

John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu

Revised: June, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

This major's World Language requirement is met by qualification under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (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 263: Brief Calculus 4 MA 121: Elements of Calculus & 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
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking
3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics 3 EC 201: Principles of Microeconomics UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
CHM 152: General Chemistry II 4 CH 201: Chemistry - A Quantitative Science & CH 202: Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory Additional General Education 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
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 ST 311: Introduction to Statistics & ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics 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) 3 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
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 2 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From NC State University:

The Veterinary Bioscience concentration is for students who are interested in advanced study in DVM programs and has all veterinary school prerequisite courses built into the concentration. Students in this concentration must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. There are many opportunities to gain undergraduate research experience with an Animal Science faculty member, to participate in one of the animal-related clubs, and to engage globally by participating in one of our Animal Science Study Abroad experiences.

Please see the Animal Science transfer student information web page for additional information, contacts and course recommendations. 

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
ALS 303: Transfer Transitions and Diversity in Agriculture & Life Sciences 1
GN 311: Principles of Genetics 4
ANS 150: Introduction to Animal Science 3
ANS 151: Introduction to Animal Science Lab 1
ANS 205: Physiology of Domestic Animals 3
ANS 206: Anatomy of Domestic Animals Lab 1
ANS 220: Reproductive Physiology 3
ANS 221: Reproductive Physiology Lab 1
ANS 230: Animal Nutrition 3
ANS 231: Animal Nutrition Lab 1
Animal Management Course 3
ANS Discipline Courses 6
ANS Electives 5
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
General Microbiology 3
General Microbiology Lab 1

May also take MB 354: Inquiry-Guide MB Lab (1 hour)

Biochemistry & Lab 4

BCH 351 or BCH 451

Free Electives 8

This major requires 8 hours of Free Electives for graduation. Remaining Free Electives will vary according to associate degree transfer coursework.