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Transfer Planning Biomedical Sciences

Transfer Planning for Biomedical Sciences, B.S.

SUNY Cortland recommends that students complete the following courses prior to transfer.  The transfer credit limit from a 2-year college is 64 credits.  Of those, 31 major-required credits can be transferred. Students who complete their General Education requirements prior to transfer will have their General Education requirements met at SUNY Cortland.

SUNY General Education

Cortland Degree Requirements

Complete at current college

Communication 1 (GEC1):  CPN 100 Writing Studies I

_________ (GE required)

Communication 2 (GEC2):  CPN 101 Writing Studies II

_________ (GE required)

Communication – Presentation (GECP): BIO 335 Developmental Biology

_________ (GE & major required)

Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI):

_________ (GE required)

Mathematics (GEMA): MAT 115 Precalculus

_________ (required GE & prerequisite)

Natural Sciences (GENS):  BIO 211 Fundamentals of Cell & Molecular Biology (4 cr.)
AND
BIO 212 Fundamentals of Organismal Biology (4 cr.)

_________ (GE & major required)

_________ (major required)

Social Sciences (GESS): PSY 101 Introductory Psychology

_________ (major required)

Humanities (GEHU):

________________

The Arts (GEAR):

________________

US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS): SOC 150 Intro to Sociology

_________ (major required)

World History & Global Awareness (GEWH):

________________

World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is acceptable)

______ Level I (required for B.S.)

 

Additional Major-Requirements

Cortland Major Requirements

Complete at current college

BIO 213 Fundamentals of Ecology and Evolution

_________________

BIO 314 Cellular Biology (4 cr.)

_________________

CHE 227 and 277 General Chemistry I with lab (4 cr.)
AND CHE 228 and 278 General Chemistry II with lab (4 cr.)

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CHE 300 and 303 Organic Chemistry I with lab (4 cr.):

_________________

MAT 121 Calculus A OR MAT 135 Calculus I (4 cr.)

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MAT 122 Calculus B OR MAT 236 Calculus II (4 cr.) OR MAT 201 Statistical Methods

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Choose 1 physics sequence:
PHY 105 Elementary Mechanics and Heat (4 cr.) AND PHY 106 Elementary Electricity, Light and Sound (4 cr.)
OR
PHY 201 Principles of Physics I (4 cr.) AND PHY 202 Principles of Physics II (4 cr.)


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* For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path. 

Biomedical Sciences

School of Arts and Sciences

The program requirements pertain to the Undergraduate Catalog and are intended as a guide for academic planning.  Students currently on SUNY campuses should consult their academic advisor for additional choices in general education categories when any course is recommended.

  • To view all required courses for the program and Cortland’s General Education courses, see the most current undergraduate Catalog.
  • Use the transfer equivalency tables to choose equivalents at your transfer college.
  • If you plan to transfer before you complete your associate’s degree, you can still earn your degree via Reverse Transfer.

About Biomedical Sciences

You’ll explore coursework specific to the biomedical field, gain knowledge and experience through internships and have the cognitive coursework to promote success on entrance examinations to graduate programs. With a degree in biomedical sciences, you’ll be able to successfully pursue a variety of careers. 

Career Potential

  • Chiropractor
  • Dentist
  • Doctor of osteopathic medicine
  • Medical imaging technician
  • Optometrist
  • Physician assistant
  • Physical therapist
  • Physician
  • Veterinarian 

Special Features

  • Faculty dedicated to providing quality education and research opportunities include:
  • If you participate in a research project, you may find yourself presenting your scientific findings at local and regional professional meetings. 
  • Study and work in our state-of-the-art classroom and research facility.

Applying to Cortland

  • SUNY Cortland accepts the Common Application and the SUNY Online application. Choose just one way to apply; both require a $50 non-refundable application fee.
  • If you apply to Cortland using the SUNY application, SUNY will waive the $50 application fee for transfer students graduating with an associate degree from a SUNY or CUNY college, who apply directly to Cortland for baccalaureate programs.
  • Fall applicants should apply by June 1. Spring applications should apply by November 1.

After applying, students must send transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript