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2023-2024 College Catalog 
    
2023-2024 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Life Sciences (AS)


Division of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

This program provides a solid foundation in biological sciences and liberal arts, which can translate into a number of exciting career opportunities. The program is designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year bachelor’s degree program in biology or pre-med.

Upon successful completion, the Associate in Science Degree in Life Sciences is awarded.

Program Outcomes

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First Year: Semester 1


credits: 15


credits: 14


Second Year: Semester 1


  • 4 Credits
  • Physics Elective 4 Credits

  • Social Science Elective 3 Credits

  • Program Elective 3/4 Credits

  • or

  • Advanced Laboratory Science Elective 4 Credits

  • Computer Science Elective 3/4 Credits

credits: 17/19


Second Year: Semester 2


credits: 14


Total Credits: 60/62


Program Notes


*In order to fulfill the Critical Thinking graduation competency, students must pass the Critical Thinking Challenge Exam or complete CT 100 .

This program qualifies as an Alternative Transfer Agreement (MassTransfer) with select public institutions in Massachusetts.  For more information, visit www.mass.edu/masstransfer.

Computer Science Requirement


Humanities Electives:


Art, Communications, English (EN 103 or higher), ESL (ES 100  or higher, up to 6 credits), Film, Foreign Language, Humanities, Literature, Music, Oral Communication, Philosophy, Photography, Sign Language, Theater Arts

Mathematics Requirement:


MA 104 Pre-Calculus is the minimum standard for meeting the math requirement of the program.  Students considering a career in medical sciences should take MA 200 Calculus I and MA 201 Calculus II. 

Social Science Electives:


Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Government, History, Law, Psychology, Sociology

Graduation Competency


Quantitative skills is a MassBay graduation competency for associate degree programs. Prior to graduation, students must demonstrate this competency by completing a 100-level math course (not MAC); or placing into a 200-level mathematics course.