2+2 Transfer Pathway Guides

Please note that some courses required in a 2+2 Transfer Pathway may not be required for the MCC program. This could have financial aid implications. Students should meet with their advisor or with a transfer representative to discuss an academic plan and recommended sequence of courses.

Refer to St. John Fisher University (SJF) MCC Pharmacy Advising Guide for Transfer Students Read all notes on the bottom of this page for SJF specific information. Credit Hours BIOLOGY TRACK FIRST SEMESTER: BIO 155 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology OR BIO 156 Introduction to Organismal Biology and Ecology 4 CHE 151 General College Chemistry I 4 MTH 210 Calculus I 4 ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition 3 COS 101 College Orientation: Take ANT or PSY or PHL course instead (see MCC Biology Dept Chair for course substitution)   3 Total 18 SECOND SEMESTER: BIO 155 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology OR BIO 156 Introduction to Organismal Biology and Ecology 4 CHE 152 General College Chemistry II 4 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD HISTORY and GLOBAL AWARENESS ELECTIVE (SUNY-WHGA) 3 OPEN ELECTIVE: Take ECO 111 Microeconomics 3 Total 17 THIRD SEMESTER: MTH 160 Statistics I 3 CHE 251 Organic Chemistry I (offered in Fall only) 5 BIO 209 General Microbiology OR BIO 221 Principles of Biochemistry OR BIO 226 Bioanalytical Techniques II OR BIO 230 Molecular Genetics OR BIO 260 General Ecology OR BIO 265 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy 4 ANY SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION HUMANITIES (SUNY-HUMN) ELECTIVE OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION THE ARTS (SUNY-ARTS) ELECTIVE OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION U. S. HISTORY and CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (SUNY-USCV) ELECTIVE OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG) ELECTIVE: Take SPC 141 Interpersonal Communication or SPC 142 Public Speaking 3 Total 15 FOURTH SEMESTER: CHE 252 Organic Chemistry II (offered in Spring only) 5 BIO 209 General Microbiology OR BIO 221 Principles of Biochemistry OR BIO 226 Bioanalytical Techniques II OR BIO 230 Molecular Genetics OR BIO 260 General Ecology OR BIO 265 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy: Take PHY 145 College Physics or PHY 154 General Physics or PHY 161 University Physics instead (see MCC Biology Dept Chair for course substitution)   4 BIO 209 General Microbiology OR BIO 221 Principles of Biochemistry OR BIO 226 Bioanalytical Techniques II OR BIO 230 Molecular Genetics OR BIO 260 General Ecology OR BIO 265 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy: Take ANT or PSY or PHL course instead (see MCC Biology Dept Chair for course substitution)     3 OPEN ELECTIVE: Take ENG 105 Introduction to Literature or other ENG Literature   3 Total 15 TOTAL CREDITS 65 Click on hyperlinks for course options. AP, IB, CLEP, transfer courses, MCC College Now or other Dual Enrollment credits: AP courses are not accepted for science courses. Credits showing as accepted by MCC may not be transferable. See: AP, IB, and CLEP Scores for details; contact St. John Fisher University with questions. Admission to St. John Fisher's 2+4 Pharmacy/Early Assurance program requires the following: - A departmental interview prior to final acceptance and transfer to St. John Fisher. - Successfully complete required prerequisite courses of pre-professional education. Minimum grades of “C” are required for acceptance for all prerequisites. AP credit will only be allowed for fulfillment of non-science prerequisite courses. Students should follow Advising Guides to ensure completion of required coursework. - Submit an online application to PharmCAS (Pharmacy College Application Service) no later than deadline stated for St. John Fisher University, that the student plans to enroll in the Wegmans School of Pharmacy. - Achieve minimum cumulative and science-only grade point averages of 3.0. - The PCAT is optional (it may be required if cumulative and science GPA’s are below 3.0) - 3.2 GPA required for acceptance to St. John Fisher in the Pharmacy/Early Assurance program. The Biology A.S. (LSB1) will be the degree student is audited against and awarded from MCC. Documentation source: MCC Advisement & Transfer Services 2023-2024. Updated 7/24/2023 While every effort is made to ensure accurate information, students are strongly advised to verify course transferability with the four-year institution as they will make the final determination of transfer credit.