Admissions

The Molecular Biosciences offers three different options:

• NEW 1-year, 16-credit Biomedical Research Certificate
• 2-year, Molecular Sciences Technician AAS-T degree
• 4-year, Bachelor of Applied Sciences BAS degree

If you are a new student, view the instructions for Bellevue College admissions.

If you are a returning student and have attended classes within the past four years, you do not need to reapply for admission.  If you attended the college more than four years ago, submit a term activation request form so we can activate your account. 

You many need to reapply again if you:

• Applied before 2019 and never enrolled for classes, OR
• Last enrolled in classes before 2015, OR
• Were enrolled in any of the following programs:
  • Non-credit community or continuing education classes,
  • College in the High School,
  • CTE/Tech Prep,
  • Running Start 2019 or earlier,
  • Career Education Options (CEO) 2021 or earlier

If you are planning to complete the Biomedical Research Certificate degree, you do not need to submit an additional application.  Please make an appointment to meet with the program chair (molbio@bellevuecollege.edu) to plan out your course work.

If you are planning to complete the AAS-T degree, you do not need to submit an additional application.  Please make an appointment to meet with the program chair (molbio@bellevuecollege.edu) to set up an educational plan that will fit your goals.

If you are planning to complete the BAS degree, you will need to submit an application.  Prepare your supporting information and documents. The application form cannot be saved and completed later; it must be completed at once or you will lose the work you’ve already done.

• Bellevue College student identification number (SID) and network identification (NetID). You will be assigned a BC SID number and instructed to create a NetID once your application for general admission to the college has been processed. Your NetID is used to login to college applications such as Canvas and for your BC email account. We recommend using your name for your NetID (firstname.lastname@bellevuecollege.edu or something similar) as students use this email address for internships/externships and field work.
• Submit prior college transcripts and complete the Transfer Credit Review Form. You must send your official transcripts to Student Central at Bellevue College prior to completing the form. You should do this step as early as possible. It can take several weeks to review your transcripts!
• Lower-Level Coursework—if you believe you have completed some of the required coursework, please attach a document listing the course completed, its equivalent at Bellevue College (if not taken here), the quarter/semester and year it was completed, and the grade you earned on a 4.0 scale. All courses must come from a regionally accredited college.
• Personal Statement (no more than 800 words) discussing your work experience, your personal and professional goals, specific or unique attributes that you will bring to the program, challenges or hardships you have overcome in pursuing your educational or work goals, and any other special consideration that you believe will make you a strong candidate for the program.
• Diversity Statement (no more than 500 words) providing specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, personal background or philosophy demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity. How will you use these experiences and values to contribute to the Molecular Biosciences program and Bellevue College community? As you move into the scientific community, how will you strive to enact positive change related to diversity and equity?
• Application payment will be accepted at the time of completion. Please have your form of payment ready prior to beginning the application. The application fee for the Molecular Biosciences program is $75.00.

1. Congratulations on your admittance to the Molecular Biosciences program at Bellevue College! Now that you have been accepted, please complete the following steps: Inform the MBS program about your decision. Email the program at molbio@bellevuecollege.edu to inform them that you have accepted the offer and complete the Bellevue College Image Release Form if you consent to the program and college using your image for marketing purposes (we’d really appreciate it).
2. Complete the New Student Orientation.  New student orientation sessions are now required for all Bellevue College students.  In these sessions, you will learn how to successfully navigate the campus environment and get information about college resources and services. There are both live and online sessions, so you can choose which one works best for you.
3. Meet with the Program Chair. The MBS Program Chair and/or Manager will be your main contact throughout the program providing you with an education plan at the start of your program and assisting you questions you might have regarding the program. If you haven’t already met with one of them, please schedule a time to meet within the first few weeks of confirming your admission to discuss your program goals, education plan and career goals.
4. Register for classes.  Once you have confirmed your acceptance and you have an updated educational plan you are ready to register for your quarterly classes. Register online through the college website right away to avoid being on a waitlist. Some of our courses are in high demand, meaning there are more students who want to enroll than we have seats, so be sure to register for your classes as soon as possible.
5. Set yourself up for success. Put the quarter start and dates on your calendar. Be sure to login to Canvas and attend any on campus classes you have on the first day. If you have any trouble, reach out to your instructors, the MBS Program Chair or Student Central for assistance.