Prepare for a major in Bioengineering or Chemical Engineering by completing Shoreline's Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering Pre-Major.
Part of Shoreline’s Physical Sciences Transfer program, this Major-Related Program includes specific courses to fulfill the requirements of the Associate of Science – Transfer, Track 2 (AS-T2) and leads to a specialized degree.
What You'll Learn
Demonstrate the use of scientific observation and experimentation to explain aspects of the natural world.
Apply fundamental concepts of a scientific discipline to make reasonable predictions about the natural world.
In addition to the outcomes above, students will gain the skills and knowledge included in Shoreline Student Learning Outcomes (SSLOs): Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Social Justice, Information Literacy, and Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning.
Careers & Opportunities
Bio and Chemical Engineers develop strong critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills to apply their knowledge of science and engineering to a wide range of careers, including product design and testing, research and development, project management, teaching, sales and consulting. Potential employers include: engineering firms, manufacturing companies, pharmaceutical companies, chemical manufacturers, biotechnology companies, hospitals, medical equipment companies, government agencies, colleges, universities and consulting firms.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Avenue North,
SHORELINE,
Washington,
98133, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
April 2025
Main Campus
16101 Greenwood Ave N,
Shoreline,
Washington,
98133, West, United States
A candidate for admission to Shoreline Community College must be a graduate of an accredited high school, have a General Education Development (GED) certificate, or be at least 18 years of age.
English Language requirements:
Internet-Based Test (iBT): English 101: 61 overall, 20 writing; English for Academic Purposes (EAP): 46 overall, 14 writing
IELTS: Internet-Based Test (iBT): English 101: 5.5 overall, 6.0 writing; English for Academic Purposes (EAP): 5.0 overall, 5.0 writing
Cambridge IGCSE, A & O Level scores: English 101: A, B, or C in English; English for Academic Purposes (EAP): D in English
Cambridge English: B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency - English 101: 162 overall, 169 writing; English for Academic Purposes (EAP): 154 overall, 154 writing
Duolingo: English 101: 95; English for Academic Purposes (EAP): 85
ELS Language Center: English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Level 109 certificate
Pearson (PTE Academic Version): English 101: 49 overall, 56 writing; English for Academic Purposes (EAP): 46 overall, 49 writing
GED: English 101: 160 or higher; English for Academic Purposes (EAP): 145 - 159
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Shoreline is a top U.S. community college, and an ideal place for international students to achieve their academic and career goals.