View Transfer Guide - AS - NCSU - Polymer & Color Chemistry (BS) - Medical Sciences

Program Admission Notes:

Below are the required courses* and GPA considered prerequisites for admission into this major. These courses should be completed before transferring to help ensure students are prepared for the courses they need to take at NC State. Not completing these courses or attaining the required GPA prior to transfer may impact eligibility for admission into the major.

2.4 or higher GPA
ENG 111 and ENG 112
MAT 271
CHM 151

*Listed courses are NC community college shared catalog courses and reflect their respective NC State transfer equivalencies.

This major has industry-specific major and concentration requirements. All approved associate degree coursework will transfer as per the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) but will not apply to the majority of the major curricula. Please contact the Wilson College of Textiles prior to following this guide.

In order to maximize potential transfer credit, students may wish to use their associate degree coursework towards a minor, second major or to complete their associate degree through the Reverse Transfer program.

Contact:

Undergraduate Admissions
undergrad-admissions@ncsu.edu

Revised: May, 2026

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.
MAT 271: Calculus I	4	MA 141: Calculus I	UGETC Math	Required Course
MAT 272: Calculus II	4	MA 241: Calculus II	UGETC Math	Required Course
CHM 151: General Chemistry I	4	CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science & CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory	UGETC Natural Sciences	Required Course
CHM 152: General Chemistry II	4	CH 201: Chemistry - A Quantitative Science & CH 202: Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory	UGETC Natural Sciences	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
BIO 111: General Biology I	4	BIO 183: Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology	Additional General Education Courses	Suggested Course
BIO 112: General Biology II	4	BIO 181: Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity	Additional General Education Courses	Suggested Course
CHM 251: Organic Chemistry I	4	CH 221: Organic Chemistry I & CH 222: Organic Chemistry I Lab	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	Suggested Course
CHM 252: Organic Chemistry II	4	CH 223: Organic Chemistry II & CH 224: Organic Chemistry II Lab	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)	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: Transfer & Career Success	1	TR ***: Elective	Academic Transition	Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	6	University Equivalencies	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	Elective, General Transfer Credit

Additional Information From NC State University:

Please review all information in the Program Admission notes prior to following this guide. Graduation in this major may require 2.5-3 years at NC State after transfer.

The B.S. in Polymer and Color Chemistry is a flexible and rigorous program that provides courses in fundamental chemistry, while incorporating some unique areas of applied chemistry in polymer and color chemistry. The applied courses are heavily oriented to the chemistry and technology of polymers, including polymer synthesis, extrusion and characterization. In addition, the color chemistry component of the degree includes the synthesis and application of dyes and other compounds associated with the coloration of textiles, fibers, and other materials, as well as the science of color perception and color measurement.

The Medical Sciences Concentration is for those students who wish to pursue medical school, dental school, pharmacy or optometry. This concentration includes all courses a student will need for application to these professional programs.

Please visit 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.

Students may utilize the NC State Transfer Planner in conjunction with this Transfer Guide to see how their transfer coursework fulfills major requirements. Please note that the Transfer Planner does not reflect CAA eligibility or GEP fulfillment.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course	Credit Hours	University Course Notes
T 101: Strategies for Success in the Wilson College of Textiles	1
PCC 101: Introduction to Polymer and Color Chemistry	2
PCC 104: Introduction to Polymer and Color Chemistry Lab	1
PCC 106: Polymer Chemistry and Environmental Sustainability	3
TE 200: Introduction to Polymer Science and Engineering	3
TE 201: Fiber Science	4
TMS 212: Yarn and Fabric Formation and Properties	2
PCC 301: Technology of Dyeing and Finishing	3
PCC 304: Technology of Dyeing & Finishing Laboratory	1
PCC 350: Introduction to Color Science and Its Applications	2
PCC 354: Intro to Color Science Laboratory	1
PCC 201: Impact of Industry on the Environment and Society	3
PCC 412: Textile Chemical Analysis	2
PCC 414: Textile Chemistry Analysis Lab	1
PCC 442: Theory of Physico-Chemical Processes in Textiles II	3
PCC 461: Chemistry of Polymeric Materials	3
CH 331 or TE 303	3
PCC 464: Chemistry of Polymeric Materials Laboratory	1
BCH 451 or PCC 471	3
CH 221: Organic Chemistry I	3	If not taken at an NC community college.
CH 222: Organic Chemistry I Lab	1	If not taken at an NC community college.
CH 223: Organic Chemistry II	3	If not taken at an NC community college.
CH 224: Organic Chemistry II Lab	1	If not taken at an NC community college.
PY 211: College Physics I	4	NC CC equivalent: PHY 151
PY 212: College Physics II	4	NC CC equivalent: PHY 152
General Microbiology & Lab	4	MB 251 and MB 252
Advised Electives	8
PCC Electives	5

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Polymer & Color Chemistry, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

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College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

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Additional Information From NC State University:

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

Transfer Guide

NC State University Polymer & Color Chemistry, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

Program Admission Notes:

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College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

Additional Information From NC State University:

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

NC State University
Polymer & Color Chemistry, BS