Transfer Degree Pathway
Associate in Science to Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Transfer Degree Pathway Guide
To receive admission to the BA in Biology, students must have:
- Completed BIOL 240, BIOL 241, BIOL 242 and BIOL 243 with a grade of C or better
- Completed MATH 111 with a grade of C or better OR placement into a mathematics course above the level of MATH 111 on the basis of either the University of Louisville mathematics placement examination or ACT/SAT score
- Minimum overall GPA of a 2.0 or better
The baccalaureate degree in arts is the undergraduate degree offered by the university. It is awarded to students who have completed both university-wide requirements and the
requirements of the selected degree program. The following university-wide requirements apply
to all baccalaureate degrees.
The student must:
- Complete all Cardinal Core requirements.
- Complete all required courses and program requirements.
- Have at least a cumulative UofL GPA and major GPA of 2.0.
- Complete a minimum of 120 hours applicable to the program, or more if required by the program.
- Complete at least 60 hours at an accredited four-year institution.
Please reference the following for information about applying, scholarship, next steps and more.
- Transfer Application Process
- Transfer & Adult Scholarships
- Connect With Your Admissions Counselor
- Admitted Student Guide
- All admitted transfer students are required to meet with a University of Louisville academic advisor prior to registering for classes. During your advising appointment, your academic advisor will assess your transfer credit and provide a timeline to degree completion or provide details on Reverse Transfer.
Transfer Degree Pathway
Associate in Science to Bachelor of Arts in Biology Transfer Degree Pathway Program Requirements. The total baccalaureate degree requires 121 credit hours.
Category 1: KCTCS General Education Core (35 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
ENG 101 | Writing I | 3 | ENGL 101 |
ENG 102 | Writing II | 3 | ENGL 102 |
COM 181 or COM 252 | Oral Communication Gen Ed | 3 | COMM 111 or 115 |
TBS XXX | Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed | 3 | SB XXX |
TBS XXX | Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed | 3 | SB XXX |
HIS XXX | Heritage - HIS 101, 102, 108 or 109 | 3 | HIST 101, 102, 104 or 105 |
TBS XXX | Arts & Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | A/H XXX |
CHE 170/175 | General College Chemistry I w/Lab | 5 | CHEM 201 & 207/208 |
BIO 114/115 | Biology I w/Lab | 4 | BIOL 240 & 241 |
MAT 150 | College Algebra | 3 | MATH 111 |
MAT 170 or 175 | Brief Calculus with Applications or Calculus I* | 3 (5) | MATH 180 or MATH 205 |
| Subtotal: General Education Core | 35-37 |
|
TBS XXX means to be selected by KCTCS student.
*MAT 175 has prerequisites of MAT 150 & MAT 155 or MAT 171
Category 2: KCTCS Associate in Science Requirements (10 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
CHE 180/185 | General College Chemistry II w/Lab | 5 | CHEM 202 & 209 |
CHE 270/275 | Organic Chemistry I w/Lab | 5 | CHEM 341 & 343 |
| Subtotal: AA/AS Requirement Courses | 10 |
|
Category 3: KCTCS Electives (13-15 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
CIT 105 | Digital Literacy or IC3 Fast Track Test | 0-3 | CIS 100x |
FYE 105 | First-Year Experience | 3 | GEN 101 |
CHE 280/285 | Organic Chemistry II w/Lab | 5 | CHEM 342 & 344 |
BIOL 116/117 | Biology II w/Lab | 3-4 | BIOL 242 & 243 |
| Subtotal: KCTCS Electives | 13-15 |
|
Total Associate Degree Hours | 60 (61) |
Category 4: UofL Major Requirements (60 Hours)
UofL Course Code | UofL Course Name | Credits | KCTCS Course |
BIOL 329 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | 3 |
|
BIOL 330 | Genetics and Molecular Biology | 3 |
|
BIOL 331 | Genetics and Molecular Biology Lab | 2 |
|
BIOL 350 | Biostatistics | 3 |
|
BIOL XXX | Select one of the following Ecology courses: BIOL 361 (WR), 363, 372, 440 | 3 |
|
BIOL 409 | Evolutionary Biology - CUE | 3 |
|
TBD XXX* | 300+ level Biology Elective(s) | 15 |
|
TBD XXX* | Electives (300 level or higher) | 7 |
|
TBD XXX* | Foreign Language | 12 |
|
TBD XXX* | Humanities or Social Science Course(s) | 9 |
|
| Subtotal: UofL Major Requirements | 60 |
|
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours | 121 |
*TBD XXX to be determined with the conjuncture of the Academic Advising Unit.
-At least 50 of the total minimum hours required to be at the 300 level or above.
-Completion of the intermediate level of a single foreign language
-Biology 350 may double count as a supporting course and a Biology major elective.
-WR - two approved courses at 300 level or higher
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours
KCTCS General Education Core | 35-37 |
KCTCS Associate in Arts Requirements | 10 |
KCTCS Electives | 13-15 |
UofL Major Requirements | 60 |
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours | 121 |
Updated: October 2026