Overview
The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer (AST) degree is designed to prepare
students for transfer to a California State University to pursue a Bachelor of Arts
or Bachelor of Science in Biology or a Biology-related discipline by providing students
with the core curriculum required in the first two years of a Biology major college
experience. The basis for any biological sciences degree requires courses in a general
biology series (organismal, ecology, evolution, molecular and cellular biology), chemistry,
calculus and physics. The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer degree program
is intended and designed to make the transfer of Modesto Junior College students to
CSU seamless. The requirements of this degree align with the Transfer Model Curriculum.
It is the most efficient pathway for students desiring to transfer to CSU as a Biology-related
major in a timely manner. Students completing the Associate in Science in Biology
for Transfer Degree (AST in Biology) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but
not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does
accept this degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer
to earn a bachelor’s degree. Students should consult with a counselor to determine
whether this degree is the best option for their transfer goals.
