AUBURN — Central Maine Community College and the University of New England have announced the adoption of a memorandum of transfer agreement that will enable CMCC students to apply all credits from the CMCC Life Sciences program toward any of 15 bachelor’s degree programs at UNE.

The memorandum was signed in a ceremony held Nov. 3 at Central Maine Community College. The event celebrated a partnership that offers students affordable and seamless access to UNE bachelor’s degrees in the sciences.

CMCC Life Sciences students will now be able to transfer their Life Sciences credits to a wide range of UNE programs in the sciences and health professions, including Chemistry, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Marine Science (Marine Biology Concentration), Marine Science (Oceanography Concentration), Medical Biology (Medical Sciences Concentration), Medical Biology (Pre-Physician Assistant Concentration), Aquaculture and Aquarium Science, Ocean Studies and Marine Affairs, Animal Behavior, Applied Exercise Science, Dental Hygiene, Public Health and Health, Wellness and Occupational Studies. Some of these baccalaureate programs also prepare students for graduate study in the areas of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Osteopathic Medicine and other health professions.