Transfer Planning Worksheet

Biology
Transfer Planning Worksheet

The Bachelor of Science in Biology offers a challenging, integrative course of study emphasizing undergraduate research, the development of strong communication skills, and an awareness of the impact of biology on society.

With an emphasis on hands-on experience and strong faculty-student mentorship, students are prepared for graduate study or careers in biological research, education, biotechnology, and health care.

MAJOR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants to Biology must complete these prerequisites:
**This does not guarantee the course will transfer to your UW record as listed, this is purely to indicate what courses would be reviewed for determining admissions status

Prerequisites	Met by UW Seattle Course	Met by UW Bothell Course
General Biology Series	Biol 180, 200, 220	BBio 180, 200, 220
General Chemistry Series	Chem 142, 152, 162	BChem 143+144, 153+154, 163+164

COURSE EVALUATIONS

Please see a transfer advisor at UW Bothell to verify science courses.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 2.00 GPA in each prerequisite course
All prerequisites completed prior to application quarter

Please note: Minimum grades in prerequisite courses do not guarantee admission. Refer below to competitive applicant criteria.

COMPETITIVE APPLICANTS

Applicants who are generally competitive in Biology will have the following:

3.00 grade in each prerequisite
Cumulative GPA of 3.30
A positive grade trend with few to no repeats

APPLICATION DEADLINES

uwb.edu/admissions/apply/application-dates-deadlines

MINIMUM UNIVERSITY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Check off the requirements you meet:

Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.00

English Proficiency (if required)

More than 40 Credits

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

Was 7 or more years of your pre-college education done outside of the US, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, or Canada?

Yes

No

Select the English Proficiency Option you have completed:

TOEFL/IELTS/DUOLINGO Option

90 Credits Option

High School Option

Select the English Proficiency Option you have completed:

TOEFL

IELTS

DUOLINGO

My score...
(refer to table in link)

Satisfies EP

Requires B WRIT in first 2 Quarters

Biology Transfer Planning Worksheet

To save a copy to your account that is viewable by your Admissions Counselor, please fill out the information below.

Submitting this form will also send you an e-mail copy for your own records.

FORM SUBMITTER INFORMATION

First Name

(Optional) Preferred First Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Email

(Optional) Alternative Email

MAJOR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants to Biology must complete these prerequisites:

Introductory Biology I

Transfer Course:
(BIOL 180)

Grade:

Introductory Biology II

Transfer Course:
(BIOL 200)

Grade:

Introductory Biology III

Transfer Course:
(BIOL 220)

Grade:

General Chemistry I

Transfer Course:
(CHEM 142)

Grade:

General Chemistry II

Transfer Course:
(CHEM 152)

Grade:

General Chemistry III

Transfer Course:
(CHEM 162)

Grade:

Prerequisite GPA:

Prereq GPA:

UW AREA OF INQUIRY (AOI)

All students are required to complete 15 credits in each AOI category in order to graduate.
Note: Some areas will already be filled by major admission requirements:

Art's and Humanities (A&H)

ex. art, literature, drama, speech, music, linguistics...

A&H course

Credits:

A&H course

Credits:

A&H course

Credits:

TOTAL A&H CREDITS
(15 credits)

Natural Sciences (NSc)

ex. biology, chemistry, physics, math, geology...

NSc course

Credits:

NSc course

Credits:

NSc course

Credits:

TOTAL NSc CREDITS
(15 credits)

Social Sciences (SSc)

ex. history, psychology, economics, philosophy...

SSc course

Credits:

SSc course

Credits:

SSc course

Credits:

TOTAL SSc CREDITS
(15 credits)

EDUCATIONAL PLAN

Track the quarters, courses and credits needed to complete all graduation requirements. For example:
Winter 2023:
ENGL131 (5 credits)
MATH 124 (5 credits)

Quarter 1 - Course (Credit)

Total Credits Per Quarter 1:

Add a second quarter to your plan?

Quarter 2 - Course (Credit)

Total Credits Per Quarter 2:

Add a third quarter to your plan?

Quarter 3 - Course (Credit)

Total Credits Per Quarter 3:

Add a fourth quarter to your plan?

Quarter 4 - Course (Credit)

Total Credits Per Quarter 4:

Add a fifth quarter to your plan?

Quarter 5 - Course (Credit)

Total Credits Per Quarter 5:

Add a sixth quarter to your plan?

Quarter 6 - Course (Credit)

Total Credits Per Quarter 6:

NOTES:

UW Bothell Application Portal

Transfer Planning Worksheet - Biology