Transfer Degree Pathway
Associate in Science to Bachelor of Science in Biology w/MCD Track
Transfer Degree Pathway Guide
To receive admission to the BS 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 science 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 120 hours applicable to this 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 Science in Biology w/MCD Track Transfer Degree Pathway Program Requirements. The total baccalaureate degree requires 121 credit hours.
Category 1: KCTCS General Education Core (33 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
ENG 101 | Writing I | 3 | ENGL 101 |
ENG 102 | Writing II | 3 | ENGL 102 |
COM XXX | Oral Communication Gen Ed | 3 | OC XXX |
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 | Any Arts & Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | A/H XXX |
CHE 170/175 | General College Chemistry I w/Lab | 5 | CHEM 201 & 207/208 |
BIO 150/151 or BIO 114/115 | Principles of Biology I or Biology I w/Lab | 3 (5) | BIOL 240 & 241 |
MAT 150 or 171 | College Algebra or Pre-Calculus | 3-5 | MATH 111 or MATH 190 |
MAT 175 | Calculus I** | 5 | MATH 205 |
| Subtotal: General Education Core | 37-39 |
|
TBS XXX means to be selected by KCTCS student.
*For Social and Behavioral Sciences courses, two disciplines must be represented and different from those in the Arts and Humanities category.
**MAT 175 has prerequisites of MAT 150 & MAT 155 or MAT 171
TBD XXX means to be determined by University of Louisville based on course selected.
Category 2: KCTCS Associate in Science Requirements (6 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
BIO 152/153 or BIO 116/117 | Principles of Biology II w/Lab or Biology II w/Lab | 5 | BIOL 242 & 243 |
CHE 180/185 | General College Chemistry II w/Lab | 5 | Chem 202 & 208/209 |
| Subtotal: AA/AS Requirement Courses | 6(10) |
|
Category 3: KCTCS Electives (21 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 270/275 | Organic Chemistry I w/Lab | 5 | CHEM 341 & 343 |
CHE 280/285 | Organic Chemistry II w/Lab | 5 | CHEM 342 & 344 |
TBS XXX | Foreign Language | 6-8 | FL XXX |
| Subtotal: KCTCS Electives | 21-23 |
|
Total Associate Degree Hours | 60 (65) |
Category 4: UofL Major Requirements (61 Hours)
UofL Course Code | UofL Course Name | Credits | KCTCS Course |
BIOL 329 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | 3 |
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BIOL 330 | Genetics and Molecular Biology | 3 |
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BIOL 331 | Genetics and Molecular Biology Lab | 2 |
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BIOL 350 | Biostatistics | 3 |
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BIOL 363 | Principles of Ecology | 3 |
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BIOL 409 | Evolutionary Biology - CUE | 3 |
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BIOL 457 | General Microbiology | 3 |
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BIOL 443 | Developmental Biology - CUE | 3 |
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BIOL 465 | Principles of Physiology | 3 |
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BIOL 540 | Metabolic Biochemistry | 3 |
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PHYS 221 | Fundamentals of Physics I | 3 | PHY 151 |
PHYS 222 | Fundamentals of Physics II | 3 | PHY 152 |
PHYS 223 | Fundamentals of Physics I Lab | 1 | PHY 161 |
PHYS 224 | Fundamentals of Physics II Lab | 1 | PHY 162 |
BIOL XXX* | Select one of the following: BIOL 361 (WR), 372, 440 (CUE) | 3 |
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BIOL XXX* | MCD Lab Experiences - select one of the following: BIOL 458, 404 or 405 (CUE) or 406 (CUE, WR), 416 (WR), 541 (CUE, WR), 548 (CUE, WR) | 1-4 |
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BIOL XXX*** | Biology MCD Electives - Select 3 courses: BIOL 347, 359 (WR), 395, 415 (CUE, WR), 435 (WR), 445, 480 (WR), 450, 485 (CUE,WR), 511, 512 (CUE, WR), 515, 542 (WR), 552, 553 | 9-10 |
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TBD XXX* | Hum/Social Science Electives (300+) | 6 |
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BIOL XXX* | Biology Electives (300 level + or higher) | 5-7 |
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| Subtotal: UofL Major Requirements | 61 |
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Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours | 121 |
*TBD XXX to be determined with the conjuncture of the Academic Advising Unit.
**WR - two approved courses at 300 level or above
***Note: BIOL 102, BIOL 104, BIOL 257, BIOL 258, BIOL 260, BIOL 261, BIOL 263, BIOL 264, and BIOL 265 do not count toward electives in the major. BIOL 321, BIOL 322, and BIOL 323 may count toward free electives in the major.
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours
KCTCS General Education Core | 33 |
KCTCS Associate in Arts Requirements | 6 |
KCTCS Electives | 21 |
UofL Major Requirements | 61 |
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours | 121 |
Updated: October 2026