Burlington County College Formalizes Transfer Agreement With University of the Sciences

Students who earn their associate’s degrees at Burlington County College are now guaranteed in two undergraduate programs at the University of the Sciences, according to a post on Burlington County College’s website.

Under the terms of the transfer articulation agreement, formalized in a ceremony Wednesday afternoon at the University of the Sciences, Burlington County College students who complete an associate’s degree in business administration or exercise science will be assured junior status in the corresponding University of the Sciences programs in pharmaceutical and healthcare business, and exercise science and wellness management, respectively.

The agreement is effective immediately.

University of the Sciences is based in Philadelphia. It is a private institution dedicated to education, research, and service, and distinguished as the nation’s first college of pharmacy. It was estbalished in 1821.

“Burlington County College is proud to join with University of the Sciences to provide students more options to earn high-quality bachelor’s degrees in growing fields,” Dr. David Spang, Burlington County College interim president, said. “The demand for quality healthcare and physical fitness will never go away, which makes these two exciting and relevant career paths for students who transfer from Burlington County College to University of the Sciences.”

“USciences shares with Burlington County College a commitment to present students with outstanding opportunities that prepare them for rewarding careers,” Dr. Helen Giles-Gee, president of University of the Sciences, said. “This agreement benefits students by providing a clear path from the BCC associate degree to earning a bachelor’s degree from USciences.”

Students will also qualify for a University of the Sciences scholarship.

Burlington County College students will need to submit a transfer application and meet pre-approved criteria and academic requirements.

In general, a full-time student can complete their undergraduate degree within four regular semesters at the University of the Sciences.

For more, visit bcc.edu.