Biology
Program Description
The Biology Transfer Pathway A.S. offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Biology bachelor’s degree programs at Minnesota State universities*.
The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the 7 Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status. All courses in the Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to the designated bachelor’s degree programs in a related field.
Students planning to transfer outside of the Minnesota State System are advised to consult with their intended transfer institution to determine transferability of the courses in this curriculum.
*This transfer pathway in Associate of Science in Biology will transfer to the following majors:
- Bemidji State University: Biology, B.A. or Biology, B.S.
- Metropolitan State University: Biology, B.A.
- Minnesota State University, Mankato: Biology, B.S.
- Minnesota State University, Moorhead: Biology, B.A.
- Southwest Minnesota State University: Biology, B.A.
- St. Cloud State University: Life Sciences, B.E.S.
- Winona State University: Biology-Allied Health, B.S. or Biology-Cell & Molecular, B.S. or Biology-Ecology, B.S. or Biology-Environmental Science, B.S.
Advantages
- Minneapolis College is located in close proximity to the University of Minnesota and a number of private colleges where you may transfer after completing your A.S. Degree.
- You will have the opportunity to work with state of the art technology in Minneapolis College’s brand new Science Center.
- Laboratories in Minneapolis College’s Biology program are customized for each course.
- You will have plenty of opportunities for extra support through study groups, tutorials, and various clubs such as the Science Club and the Three Legged Frog Club, a student created environmental group.