Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Biochemistry
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Biochemistry transfers starts with CHEM 1103, CHEM 1120 and CHEM 1122; the full list is below.

51 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal Poly SLO for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Biochemistry

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Major Requirements

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Biochemistry Major Preparation

The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Biochemistry major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are Cal Poly SLO's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Major courses

Courses listed

CHEM 1103 Research Methods I
CHEM 1120 Fundamentals of Chemical Structure and Properties
CHEM 1122 Fundamentals of Chemical Reactivity
CHEM 2242 Organic Chemistry I

Complete 1 of these

CHEM 2201 Undergraduate Research
CHEM 2203 Research Methods II

Courses listed

CHEM 2220 Inorganic Chemistry I: D-Block Chemistry
CHEM 2221 Inorganic Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 2244 Organic Chemistry II

Support courses

Complete all of these

MATH 1261 Calculus I
MATH 1262 Calculus II
MATH 2263 Calculus III

Courses listed

BIO 1151 Life: Molecules and Cells
MCRO 2224 General Microbiology I
PHYS 1141 General Physics I
PHYS 1143 General Physics II

Courses listed

MATH 1261 Calculus I
MATH 1253 Calculus II for Transfers

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo have a Biochemistry major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Biochemistry and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for Biochemistry?

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Biochemistry major preparation includes CHEM 1103, CHEM 1120, CHEM 1122, CHEM 2242, CHEM 2201 and CHEM 2203, 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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