(DRAFT) Wayne State University - Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biochemistry and Chemical Biology - AURAK Transfer Agreement

A degree in Biochemistry and Chemical Biology

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biochemistry and Chemical Biology is an interdisciplinary degree program that blends the theoretical study and hands-on application of chemical processes. By design, each component prepares you for graduate study or a diverse and exciting scientific career. Professional biochemists work in labs conducting experiments and analyzing data to discover the effects of food and medicine on humans. As part of a highly valued profession, these scientists work to develop tests that detect diseases like the flu or cancer, as well as new drugs that treat these very diseases.

Wayne State University advantages

• Guaranteed transfer admission with a 2.5 GPA (cumulative).
• Eligibility for transfer merit scholarships ranging from $1,000 - $6,000 per academic year.
• Tuition savings with flat tuition pricing for full-time students. Undergraduate students pay the same tuition cost for 12-18 credits per semester.
• Completion of the B.S. degree within two years without duplicating courses.
• Eligibility for work on campus for up to 20 hours a week during the regular school year. 

The following requirements must be completed at AURAK to earn the Wayne State Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biochemistry and Chemical Biology in a timely manner. Any course(s) not completed or transferred from AURAK can be completed at Wayne State University.

Completion of AURAK General Education Component satisfies WSU University General Education.  All college-level courses with a 2.0 (‘C’) grade point average (GPA) or above will be considered for transfer credit. Earned credit will transfer as 1.) direct WSU course equivalency, 2.) chemistry (CHM) major/department credit, or 3.) elective credit.

Credits not earned at AURAK will need to be taken at WSU. All students must earn a minimum of 120 credits, including a minimum of 30 WSU credits in residency. 

*NOTE: BIOL 250 and 251 will transfer to Wayne State's CHM 5600 and substitute CHM 6620. 

College of Liberal Arts and Science

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biochemistry and Chemical Biology

The following Wayne State courses are required to complete the degree requirements under the terms of the agreement.

¹ By the first semester of the senior year, the student must enroll for at least two credits in independent research (CHM 5999 or CHM 5998). The student must work under the direction of a faculty member of the Department of Chemistry. It is advised that the student consult with the faculty during the term prior to beginning work, in order to choose the area and staff member under whose direction this research will be carried out. After the project, the student must present a written report for approval by the Chairperson of the Department. With prior approval by the Chairperson of the Department, students may be allowed to substitute to 2 credits of an internship experience (CHM 6991) in place of a research project.

² Bilingual Students: Students who were born in and completed their secondary education in a country whose language is not English may demonstrate proficiency by means of qualifying examinations or interviews administered by the Department of Classical and Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. However, no credit (through coursework or by examination) will be granted to such students for 1000-level courses in that language.

How do I get started?

1. Apply online at https://wayne.edu/apply#transfer.
2. For maximum scholarship consideration, complete the undergraduate admission application (including submission of all documents) before:
   • Fall semester: June 1
   • Winter semester: October 1

Primary contacts    

American University of Ras Al Khaimah 
Academic Advising 

Department of Chemistry 
Erin Bachert, Academic Services Officer, general undergraduate advising
313-577-9930 | erin@chem.wayne.edu | Schedule an appointment

Notes

• You can review how courses transfer using the course equivalency tool.
• Wayne State requires a minimum of 30 credits in residency.
• The minimum eligibility to participate in the agreement is a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above. See transfer credit guidelines.
• All college-level (non-developmental), non-duplicated courses with a 2.0 (C) grade point average (GPA) or above will be considered for transfer credit. Earned credit will transfer as 1) direct course equivalency, 2) major/department credit, or 3) elective credit.
• The agreement was signed (ENTER DATE).
• These agreements do not replace the importance of academic advising. The agreement provides a general roadmap to degree completion.