Cal Poly Pomona Biology
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal Poly Pomona lists for Biology transfers starts with BIO 1210, BIO 1210L and BIO 1220; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal Poly Pomona for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal Poly Pomona Biology Major Preparation
The courses Cal Poly Pomona lists as Biology major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Cal Poly Pomona's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Major required
Complete all of these
- BIO 1210 Foundations of Biology: Energy, Matter, and Information
- BIO 1210L Foundations of Biology: Energy, Matter, and Information Laboratory
- BIO 1220 Foundations of Biology: Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity
- BIO 1220L Foundations of Biology: Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity Laboratory
- BIO 2110L Biostatistics Laboratory
- BIO 2400 Genetics
- CHM 1210 General Chemistry I
- CHM 1210L General Chemistry Laboratory I
- CHM 1220 General Chemistry II
- CHM 1220L General Chemistry Laboratory II
- STA 1300 Biostatistics
Complete 1 of these
- CHM 2010 Elements of Organic Chemistry and CHM 2010L Elements of Organic Chemistry Laboratory
- CHM 3140 Organic Chemistry I and CHM 3140L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
Complete 1 of these
- ENG 1101 Stretch Composition II
- ENG 1103 First-Year Composition
Complete 1 of these
- ENG 2105 Written Reasoning
- PHL 2020 Critical Thinking
Complete 1 of these
- MAT 1140 Calculus I
- MAT 1200 Calculus for the Life Sciences
Complete 1 of these
- PHY 1210 Physics of Motion, Fluids, and Heat and PHY 1210L Laboratory on Motion, Fluids, and Heat
- PHY 1510 Introduction to Newtonian Mechanics and PHY 1510L Newtonian Mechanics Laboratory
Complete 1 of these
- PHY 1220 Physics of Electromagnetism, Circuits, and Light and PHY 1220L Electromagnetism, Circuits, and Light Laboratory
- PHY 1520 Introduction to Electromagnetism and Circuits and PHY 1520L Introductory Laboratory on Electromagnetism and Circuits
Complete all of these
- BIO 2050 Form and Function in Plants
- BIO 2050L Form and Function in Plants Laboratory
- BIO 2060 Basic Microbiology
- BIO 2060L Basic Microbiology Laboratory
Complete 1 of these
- BIO 2070 Animal Biology and BIO 2070L Animal Biology Laboratory
- BIO 2370 Introduction to Invertebrate Zoology and BIO 2370L Introduction to Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory
- BIO 2380 Introduction to Vertebrate Zoology and BIO 2380L Introduction to Vertebrate Zoology Laboratory
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal Poly Pomona have a Biology major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal Poly Pomona offers Biology (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal Poly Pomona for Biology?
Cal Poly Pomona's Biology major preparation includes BIO 1210, BIO 1210L, BIO 1220, BIO 1220L, BIO 2110L and BIO 2400, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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