Transfer Students

Incoming transfer students who wish to finish the BMB major in four semesters or less should complete the following courses before transferring to UMass Amherst:

• Introductory Biology I, II, and lab for STEM majors* (Bio 151, 152, and 153)
• General Chemistry I and II with lab for STEM majors* (Chem 111 and 112)
• Organic Chemistry I and II with lab (Chem 261, 262, and 269)
• Calculus I and II (Math 127/131 and 128/132)

Additional foundational requirements include: 

• Stats 240 or equivalent (Math 233 can also be used)
• Physics 131/151
• Physics 132/152

*Transfer students must take Introductory Biology and General Chemistry courses that specify that they are intended for students pursuing a science degree. Courses that do not specify this intention are not adequate preparation and generally lead to poor outcomes in 200-level and higher Biochem courses at UMass Amherst.

BMB keeps close track of seniority in the major and eligibility for Biochem courses to facilitate timely graduation, but extra time to complete the major may be necessary if prerequisites are lacking.