Transfer Admissions
(231) 591-2000
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30 Credits Required
Students are encouraged to work with an advisor to select appropriate general education courses. Diversity Competency - 2 Courses Required. If not met by courses taken for Culture, Self and Society, or MTA, a student must meet the following: 1 course with the Global Diversity attribute and 1 course with the U.S. Diversity attribute.Visit the Ferris State general education page for more information.
Ferris Course | Ferris Course Title | Ferris Credit Hours | Transfer Course |
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COMM 121 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 | SPE 123 |
ENGL 150 | English 1 | 3 | ENG 111 or ENG 121 |
ENGL 250 | English 2 | 3 | ENG 112 or ENG 122 |
ENGL 311 or ENGL 321 or ENGL 323 |
Advanced Technical Writing or Advanced Composition or Proposal Writing |
3 | No Equivalent |
Requirements for Quantitative Literary Competency can be met with the following:
The MATH course required depends on the course required in the chosen concentration; see the Concentration section.
Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course.
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course.
Ferris Course | Ferris Course Title | Ferris Credit Hours | Transfer Course |
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Varies | Culture Electives (Consult Advisor) | 9 | Varies |
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course, and at least oneself and Society Foundation course. The recommended or required courses to meet this competency depends on the chosen concentration: (see program check sheet).
Ferris Course | Ferris Course Title | Ferris Credit Hours | Transfer Course |
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Varies | Self and Society Electives (Consult Advisor) | 9 | Varies |
90-91 Credits Required
16 Credits Required.
Ferris Course | Ferris Course Title | Ferris Credit Hours | Transfer Course |
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BIOL 121 | General Biology 1 | 4 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 122 | General Biology 2 | 4 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 346 or BIOL 347 or BIOL 442 |
Ecological Assessment or Environmental Conservation or Ecology | 3 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 375 | Principles of Genetics | 3 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 460 | Current Topics in Biology | 2 | No Equivalent |
10 Credits Required.
Ferris Course | Ferris Course Title | Ferris Credit Hours | Transfer Course |
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CHEM 121 | General Chemistry 1 | 5 | CEM 121 |
CHEM 122 | General Chemistry 2 | 5 | CEM 122 |
In order to graduate with a bachelor’s degree, a student must have a minimum of 120 credits. The electives required for each student may vary depending on courses taken. Based on how a student meets the programmatic requirements, they may need more or less than 25 credits of elective courses to meet the required 120 credit minimum. MGMT 310 is recommended if the Biology/Pre-Dentistry Concentration (BIPD) or Biology/Pre-Medicine Concentration (BIPM) was chosen. ACCT 201 or MGMT 310 is recommended if the Biology/Pre-Optometry Concentration (BIPO) was chosen.
Ferris Course | Ferris Course Title | Ferris Credit Hours | Transfer Course |
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Varies | Electives (Consult Advisor) | 25 | Varies |
39-65 Credits Required (Advisor Approval)
Choose One ConcentrationA total of 20 credits are required in Biology (BIOL) courses within this concentration. The total number of Biology electives varies based on the Biology (BIOL) courses taken within this concentration. This concentration also requires MATH 120 or higher, a minimum of 7 credits in Chemistry (CHEM) courses, including Biochemistry; and a minimum of 4 credits in Physics (PHYS) courses.
Ferris Course | Ferris Course Title | Ferris Credit Hours | Transfer Course |
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(Choose 1 of 3) BIOL 251 and BIOL 252 |
Human Anatomy and Human Physiology |
6 | BIO 201 and BIO 203 |
(Choose 1 of 3) BIOL 321 and BIOL 322 |
Human Physiology and Anatomy 1 and Human Physiology and Anatomy 2 |
8 | No Equivalent |
(Choose 1 of 3) BIOL 453 |
Plant Physiology | 4 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 218 or BIOL 286 or BIOL 389 |
Microbial Ecology or General Microbiology or Immunology |
3 | No Equivalent or BIO 227 or No Equivalent |
CHEM 214 or CHEM 321 and CHEM 322 |
Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry or Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 2 |
4 or 10 | No Equivalent or CEM 221 and CEM 222 |
CHEM 324 or CHEM 364 |
Fundamentals of Biochemistry or Biochemistry |
3 or 4 | No Equivalent |
MATH 120 | Trigonometry | 3 | MTH 122 |
(Choose 1 of 3) PHYS 130 |
Concepts in Physics | 4 | No Equivalent |
(Choose 1 of 3) PHYS 211 and PHYS 212 |
Introductory Physics 1 and Introductory Physics 2 |
8 | PHY 121 and PHY 122 |
(Choose 1 of 3) PHYS 241 and PHYS 242 |
General Physics 1 and General Physics 2 |
10 | PHY 221 and PHY 222 |
Varies | Biology Application Area Electives | 5 | Varies |
Varies | Biology Electives - BIOL 300 Level or Higher | 9-13 | Varies |
Ferris Course | Ferris Course Title | Ferris Credit Hours | Transfer Course |
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BIOL 218 | Microbial Ecology | 3 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 330 | Zoology | 4 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 343 or BIOL 344 or BIOL 348 |
Ornithology or Entomology or Animal Behavior |
3 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 350 | Plants and Fungi | 4 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 453 | Plant Physiology | 4 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 492 | Biology Internship | 1-6 | No Equivalent |
CHEM 214 or CHEM 321 and CHEM 322 |
Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry or Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 2 |
4 or 10 | No Equivalent or CEM 221 and CEM 222 |
CHEM 324 or CHEM 364 |
Fundamentals of Biochemistry or Biochemistry |
3 or 4 | No Equivalent |
GEOL 121 or GEOL 131 |
Physical Geology or Geology and Land Use Management |
4 or 3 | No Equivalent |
GISC 225 or GEOG 311 |
Principles of Geographic Information Systems or Social Implications of Geographic Information Systems |
3 | No Equivalent |
MATH 130 | Advanced Algebra and Analytical Trigonometry | 4 | MTH 123 |
MATH 251 | Statistics for the Life Sciences | 3 | MTH 223 |
(Choose 1 of 2) PHYS 130 |
Concepts in Physics | 4 | No Equivalent |
(Choose 1 of 2) PHYS 211 and PHYS 212 |
Introductory Physics 1 and Introductory Physics 2 |
8 | PHY 121 and PHY 122 |
Varies | Environmental Elective; BIOL 340 or 345 Recommended | 3 | Varies |
A total of 21 credits are required in Biology (BIOL) courses within this concentration. The total number of Biology electives varies based on the Biology (BIOL) courses taken within this concentration.
Ferris Course | Ferris Course Title | Ferris Credit Hours | Transfer Course |
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(Choose 1 of 2) BIOL 251 and BIOL 252 |
Human Anatomy and Human Physiology |
6 | No Equivalent |
(Choose 1 of 2) BIOL 321 and BIOL 322 |
Human Physiology and Anatomy 1 and Human Physiology and Anatomy 2 | 8 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 207 | Forensic Biology | 4 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 286 | General Microbiology | 3 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 407 | Forensic DNA Analysis | 3 | No Equivalent |
CHEM 207 | Science and Crime | 3 | No Equivalent |
CHEM 231 or CHEM 307 or CHEM 332 | Quantitative Analysis or Forensic Chemistry or Biochemistry Lab 1 |
4 or 3 or 2 | No Equivalent |
CHEM 321 | Organic Chemistry 1 | 5 | CEM 221 |
CHEM 322 | Organic Chemistry 2 | 5 | CEM 222 |
CHEM 324 or CHEM 364 | Fundamentals of Biochemistry or Biochemistry | 3 or 4 | No Equivalent |
CRIM 110 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 | CRJ 121 |
CRIM 301 | Criminal Justice Investigation Issues | 3 | No Equivalent |
MATH 220 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus 1 | 4 | MTH 131 |
Ferris Course | Ferris Course Title | Ferris Credit Hours | Transfer Course |
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BIOL 286 | General Microbiology | 3 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 300 or BIOL 310 |
Pathophysiology or Nutrition |
3 | BIO 228 or No Equivalent |
BIOL 321 | Human Physiology and Anatomy 1 | 4 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 322 | Human Physiology and Anatomy 2 | 4 | No Equivalent |
CHEM 214 or CHEM 321 and CHEM 322 |
Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry or Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 2 |
4 or 10 | No Equivalent or CEM 221 and CEM 222 |
CHEM 324 or CHEM 364 |
Fundamentals of Biochemistry or Biochemistry | 3 or 4 | No Equivalent |
MATH 130 | Advanced Algebra and Analytical Trigonometry | 4 | MTH 123 |
MATH 251 | Statistics for the Life Sciences | 3 | MTH 223 |
(Choose 1 of 2) PHYS 211 and PHYS 212 |
Introductory Physics 1 and Introductory Physics 2 |
8 | PHY 121 and PHY 122 |
(Choose 1 of 2) PHYS 241 and PHYS 242 |
General Physics 1 and General Physics 2 |
10 | PHY 221 and PHY 222 |
Varies | Biology Application Area Elective | 2 | Varies |
Varies | Biology Electives - BIOL 300 Level or Higher | 6 | Varies |
Ferris Course | Ferris Course Title | Ferris Credit Hours | Transfer Course |
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BIOL 286 | General Microbiology | 3 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 321 | Human Physiology and Anatomy 1 | 4 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 322 | Human Physiology and Anatomy 2 | 4 | No Equivalent |
CHEM 321 | Organic Chemistry 1 | 5 | CEM 221 |
CHEM 322 | Organic Chemistry 2 | 5 | CEM 222 |
CHEM 324 or CHEM 364 | Fundamentals of Biochemistry or Biochemistry | 3 or 4 | No Equivalent |
MATH 120 | Trigonometry | 3 | MTH 122 |
(Choose 1 of 2) PHYS 211 and PHYS 212 | Introductory Physics 1 and Introductory Physics 2 | 8 | PHY 121 and PHY 122 |
(Choose 1 of 2) PHYS 241 and PHYS 242 |
General Physics 1 and General Physics 2 |
10 | PHY 221 and PHY 222 |
Varies | Biology Application Area Electives; RMLS 122 Recommended | 5 | Varies |
Varies | Biology Electives - BIOL 300 Level or Higher; BIOL 370 Recommended | 9 | Varies |
Ferris Course | Ferris Course Title | Ferris Credit Hours | Transfer Course |
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BIOL 286 | General Microbiology | 3 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 321 | Human Physiology and Anatomy 1 | 4 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 322 | Human Physiology and Anatomy 2 | 4 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 370 | Developmental Biology | 4 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 389 | Immunology | 3 | No Equivalent |
CHEM 321 | Organic Chemistry 1 | 5 | CEM 221 |
CHEM 322 | Organic Chemistry 2 | 5 | CEM 222 |
MATH 130 or MATH 220 or MATH 230 |
Advanced Algebra and Analytical Trigonometry or Analytical Geometry and Calculus 1 or Analytical Geometry and Calculus 2 |
4 | MTH 123 or MTH 131 or MTH 132 |
(Choose 1 of 2) PHYS 211 and PHYS 212 | Introductory Physics 1 and Introductory Physics 2 | 8 | PHY 121 and PHY 122 |
(Choose 1 of 2) PHYS 241 and PHYS 242 |
General Physics 1 and General Physics 2 |
10 | PHY 221 and PHY 222 |
Varies | Biology Application Area Electives | 5 | Varies |
Varies | Biology Elective - BIOL 300 Level or Higher | 3 | Varies |
Ferris Course | Ferris Course Title | Ferris Credit Hours | Transfer Course |
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BIOL 251 | Human Anatomy | 3 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 252 | Human Physiology | 3 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 286 | General Microbiology | 3 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 370 | Developmental Biology | 4 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 373 | Cell Biology | 3 | No Equivalent |
CHEM 321 | Organic Chemistry 1 | 5 | CEM 221 |
CHEM 322 | Organic Chemistry 2 | 5 | CEM 222 |
CHEM 324 or CHEM 364 | Fundamentals of Biochemistry or Biochemistry | 3 or 4 | No Equivalent |
MATH 220 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus 1 | 4 | MTH 131 |
MATH 251 | Statistics for the Life Sciences | 3 | MTH 223 |
PHYS 211 | Introductory Physics 1 | 4 | PHY 121 |
PHYS 212 | Introductory Physics 2 | 4 | PHY 122 |
Varies | Biology Application Area Electives | 2 | Varies |
Varies | Biology Electives - BIOL 300 Level or Higher | 5 | Varies |
Ferris Course | Ferris Course Title | Ferris Credit Hours | Transfer Course |
---|---|---|---|
BIOL 286 | General Microbiology | 3 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 321 | Human Physiology and Anatomy 1 | 4 | No Equivalent |
BOIL 322 | Human Physiology and Anatomy 2 | 4 | No Equivalent |
CHEM 321 | Organic Chemistry 1 | 5 | CEM 221 |
CHEM 322 | Organic Chemistry 2 | 5 | CEM 222 |
CHEM 324 or CHEM 364 |
Fundamentals of Biochemistry or Biochemistry | 3 or 4 | No Equivalent |
MATH 220 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus 1 | 4 | MTH 131 |
MATH 251 | Statistics for the Life Sciences | 3 | MTH 223 |
PHYS 211 | Introductory Physics 1 | 4 | PHY 121 |
PHYS 212 | Introductory Physics 2 | 4 | PHY 122 |
Varies | Biology Application Area Elective | 2 | Varies |
Varies | Biology Electives - BIOL 300 Level or Higher; BIOL 373 or 474 Recommended | 9 | Varies |
Ferris Course | Ferris Course Title | Ferris Credit Hours | Transfer Course |
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BIOL 286 | General Microbiology | 3 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 300 | Pathophysiology | 3 | BIO 228 |
BIOL 301 | Exercise Physiology | 4 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 321 | Human Physiology and Anatomy 1 | 4 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 322 | Human Physiology and Anatomy 2 | 4 | No Equivalent |
CHEM 214 | Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry | 4 | No Equivalent |
CHEM 324 | Fundamentals of Biochemistry | 3 | No Equivalent |
COHP 100 | Orientation to Medical Vocabulary | 1 | No Equivalent |
MATH 130 | Advanced Algebra and Analytical Trigonometry | 4 | MTH 123 |
MATH 251 | Statistics for the Life Sciences | 3 | MTH 223 |
PHYS 211 | Introductory Physics 1 | 4 | PHY 121 |
PHYS 212 | Introductory Physics 2 | 4 | PHY 122 |
RMLS 122 | Responding to Emergencies | 2 | No Equivalent |
Varies | Biology Elective - BIOL 300 Level or Higher | 3 | Varies |
Ferris Course | Ferris Course Title | Ferris Credit Hours | Transfer Course |
---|---|---|---|
BIOL 286 | General Microbiology | 3 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 310 | Nutrition | 3 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 321 | Human Physiology and Anatomy 1 | 4 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 322 | Human Physiology and Anatomy 2 | 4 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 373 | Cell Biology | 3 | No Equivalent |
BIOL 389 | Immunology | 3 | No Equivalent |
CHEM 321 | Organic Chemistry 1 | 5 | CEM 221 |
CHEM 322 | Organic Chemistry 2 | 5 | CEM 222 |
CHEM 364 | Biochemistry | 4 | No Equivalent |
MATH 130 | Advanced Algebra and Analytical Trigonometry | 4 | MTH 123 |
PHYS 211 | Introductory Physics 1 | 4 | PHY 121 |
PHYS 212 | Introductory Physics 2 | 4 | PHY 122 |
Varies | Biology Application Area Electives | 5 | Varies |
Varies | Biology Elective - BIOL 300 Level or Higher | 3 | Varies |
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Select courses may be delivered online and/or in a mixed delivery format (i.e. a mix of online and face-to-face instruction at the Ferris Main Campus or at a statewide location).
To fulfill the residency requirement for a bachelor’s degree a student must earn a minimum of 30 credits from Ferris State University.
It is recommended that potential applicants meet with an advisor to review the degree, course schedule, transfer policies and have any questions answered prior to completing an application. Ferris accepts transfer courses in which the student earned a letter grade of "C" or better. Additional policies such as the Ferris Sunset and Residency Requirement should be discussed with a Ferris advisor. Students who are completing the MTA may have different general education course requirements for the particular degree selected.
Meeting with a Ferris advisor prior to the selection of general education or elective coursework may reduce the chance of completing a course that will not apply toward the selected degree. Students must work with their Ferris advisor to declare a Minor or Concentration and for the selection of Directed Electives.
Once admitted, students are required to complete an orientation and should continue to meet with an advisor as they work toward graduation.
To schedule an appointment or for additional transfer resources and policies see our Transfer Resource page.
*Indicates an approved Ferris course substitution
Ferris has reverse transfer agreements with several Michigan Community Colleges. Under such agreement, Ferris will provide your official University transcript to a partner school you have attended, so that they may grant you an associate or bachelor's degree upon completion of sufficient and appropriate credit hours from both institutions. In turn, the degree-granting institution will provide Ferris with an updated transcript reflecting the newly earned credential.
Ferris participates in the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). This agreement will facilitate the transfer of general education requirements from one Michigan institution to another. Students may complete the MTA as part of a degree program or as a stand-alone package. The MTA consists of a minimum of 30 general education credit hours as identified by the college or university.
Students transferring to Ferris with the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) and entering a degree program will have met a 30-hour block of lower-level general education courses. However, this does not exempt students from completing program-specific prerequisites or higher-level general education course requirements. Students should contact their advisor regarding classes that meet the MTA.
The transfer equivalencies link is located in the Transfer Resources section at transfer.ferris.edu.
Transfer guides are not intended to be a contract with Ferris. The information in
this guide is subject to change and is aligned with the catalog year listed above.
Students should contact their community college and/or Ferris to keep informed of
changes. Students' final responsibility for verifying all transfer information lies
with the student. Please refer to the Ferris catalog for the most current curriculum.
Partners may contact the Office of Transfer and Secondary School Partnerships with
questions or updates at [email protected].
(231) 591-2000
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