Cal Poly Pomona Biotechnology
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal Poly Pomona lists for Biotechnology 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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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Biotechnology

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Major Requirements

Cal Poly Pomona Biotechnology Major Preparation

The courses Cal Poly Pomona lists as Biotechnology 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 2060 Basic Microbiology
BIO 2060L Basic Microbiology 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
CHM 3140 Organic Chemistry I
CHM 3140L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
CHM 3150 Organic Chemistry II
CHM 3150L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

Complete 1 of these options

CHM 2210 Quantitative Analysis and CHM 2210L Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
BIO 2200 Foundations in Biotechnology · BIO 2200L Foundations in Biotechnology 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 1 of these

STA 1200 Statistics with Applications
STA 1300 Biostatistics

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Cal Poly Pomona's own Biotechnology requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal Poly Pomona have a Biotechnology major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal Poly Pomona offers Biotechnology (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 Biotechnology?

Cal Poly Pomona's Biotechnology major preparation includes BIO 1210, BIO 1210L, BIO 1220, BIO 1220L, BIO 2060 and BIO 2060L, 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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