Transfer Plans
For additional information and possible next steps, please refer to the following information:
- If you are considering transferring to GVSU, please visit our Transfer Admissions resource page for all the information you need to get started.
- For information on how your courses transfer to GVSU, please review the Course Equivalencies online.
- If you decide to transfer to GVSU prior to completing your Associates Degree, you should consider taking advantage of the reverse transfer agreement we have with all Michigan community colleges.
- Our online catalog provides a wealth of information on GVSU's academic programs, policies and procedures, course descriptions, etc.
- Each college at GVSU has an academic advising center that serves specific majors in that college. If you have specific questions about program requirements, you could contact the advising center to seek additional information.
- Each academic department at GVSU provides additional information about specific programs of study and links to important resources. You may access a comprehensive list here.
- Our Career Center provides comprehensive support and resources for all students at GVSU. It is recommended that you connect with the counselors there as soon as you transition to GVSU.
- The Career Guides by Major allow students to investigate possible career or graduate/professional school opportunities based on specific programs of study.
Transfer plans are meant to provide you with a suggested outline of courses for your respective academic interest. They are simply a guide while you attend community college. If you have any questions regarding the content of this transfer plan, or if you are a staff or faculty member at one of the colleges listed in this guide and see a needed edit or change, please contact the GVSU Admissions & Recruitment Office by phone at 616-331-2025 or by email at [email protected].
Northwestern Michigan College
Program Guide for Biomedical Science
First Year, First Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | 4 | |
| MTH 121 | 4 | 5 |
| CHM 150 + 105R + 150L | 5 | |
| BIO 115 + 115L | 4 | |
| Total | 18 | |
First Year, Second Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENG 112 | 4 |
| CHM 151 + 151R + 151L | 5 |
| MTH 131 | 3 |
| Global Perspectives elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Second Year, First Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Social Science elective | 3 |
| BIO 227 + 227L | 4 |
| CHM 250 + 250L | 5 |
| Humanities elective | 3 |
| Social Science elective | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
Second Year, Second Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 228 + 228L | 4 |
| U.S. Diversity elective | 3 |
| CHM 251 + 251L | 5 |
| Humanities elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
NOTES:
- Degree offered: B.S.
- If time permits students can take PHY 121 + 121L + 122 + 122L, BIO 208+ 208L and MTH 122. However, at least 58 credits must be taken at a senior institution.
- This guide fulfills the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). Social science electives must be selected from different disciplines. Humanities electives must be selected from different disciplines. Please check with your community college advisor for additional associate degree requirements. GVSU will still honor the MACRAO agreement.
- Global Perspectives electives: Please see general education guide for list of approved courses
- U.S. Diversity electives: Please see general education guide for list of approved courses
- Students should choose humanities and social science electives from the World Perspectives and/or U.S. Diversity electives.
- Students will need to take BMS 291 (1 cr hr) to fulfill the requirements of the BMS major.