Life Sciences, B.S. (Integrative Studies)
These are suggested courses which fulfill some degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Integrative Studies with a concentration in Life Sciences. Transfer associate’s degree programs and courses vary among the 23 VCCS colleges. Be sure to consult your community college academic advisor each semester to make sure you are on track to graduate in an A.A. or A.A.& S or A.S. degree.
Students who have taken ENG 111 spring 2024 or prior will receive credit for ENGH 101 (Composition). Students who take ENG 111 after spring 2024 will receive ENGH— (English elective), which does not satisfy Mason Core.
ENG 125 will transfer to fulfill the Mason Core literature requirement until 2025.
| VCCS | Mason Equivalent |
|---|---|
| ENG 111 and 112 | ENGH — and ENGH 101 |
| MTH 245 | STAT 250 |
| CST 100 or 110 | COMM 100 or 101 |
| ITE 119 or 152 | IT 104 |
| Arts | Arts |
| Global Contexts | Global Contexts |
| 200 level English Literature | ENGH 202 |
| Natural Science Lecture and Lab | Natural Science Lecture and Lab |
| Natural Science Lecture and Lab | Natural Science Lecture and Lab |
| PSY 200 | PSYC 100 |
| HIS 101 or HIS 102 or HIS 111 or HIS 112 or HUM 201 or HUM 202 | HIST 101T, HIST 102T, HIST L387T or HIST 125 |
| PHI 227 | PHIL L309 |
Notes:
Mason Core-VCCS equivalencies can be found here: Mason Core – VCCS Equivalency Table
MTH/Quantitative Reasoning
- Pre-Medical—Choose MTH 263 and MTH 264
- Pre-Occupational Therapy—Choose MTH 245
- Pre-Pharmacy—Choose MTH 263 and MTH 264 and MTH 245
- Pre-Physician’s Assistant—Choose MTH 245
- Pre-Physical Therapy—Choose MTH 245
Natural Science Lecture and Lab
- Pre-Medical—Choose BIO 101 and BIO 206 or CHM 111 and CHM 112
- Pre-Occupational Therapy—Choose BIO 101 and BIO 206
- Pre-Pharmacy—Choose BIO 101 and BIO 206 or CHM 111 and CHM 112
- Pre-Physician’s Assistant—Choose BIO 101 and BIO 206 or CHM 111 and CHM 112
- Pre-Physical Therapy—Choose BIO 101 and BIO 206 or CHM 111 and CHM 112