Cal State Bakersfield Biochemistry, Concentration in Food Science
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Cal State Bakersfield lists for Biochemistry, Concentration in Food Science transfers starts with CHEM 1000, CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1100; the full list is below.

    89 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUB 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 Biochemistry, Concentration in Food Science

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    Major Requirements

    Cal State Bakersfield Biochemistry, Concentration in Food Science Major Preparation

    The courses Cal State Bakersfield lists as Biochemistry, Concentration in Food Science major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are CSUB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Major requirements

    Complete all of these

    • CHEM 1000 Foundations of Chemistry
    • CHEM 1001 Foundations of Chemistry Laboratory
    • CHEM 1100 Foundations of Analytical Chemistry
    • CHEM 1600 Foundations of Physical Chemistry
    • CHEM 2300 Foundations of Organic Chemistry
    • CHEM 2400 Foundations of Biochemistry
    • CHEM 2940 Research Methods in Biochemistry

    Cognate courses

    Required

    • BIOL 2010 Introductory Biology - Cells

    Complete 1 of these

    • BIOL 2110 Introductory Biology - Animals
    • BIOL 2120 Introductory Biology - Plants

    Complete 1 of these options

    • MATH 2010 Calculus for the Biological and Chemical Sciences I · MATH 2020 Calculus for the Biological and Chemical Sciences II
    • MATH 2310 Single Variable Calculus I for Engineers · MATH 2320 Single Variable Calculus II for Engineers
    • MATH 2510 Single Variable Calculus I · MATH 2520 Single Variable Calculus II

    Complete 1 of these options

    • PHYS 2110 College Physics I · MATH 2120 Number Systems and Algebraic Thinking for Preservice Elementary Teachers
    • PHYS 2210 Calculus-Based Physics I · PHYS 2220 Calculus-Based Physics II

    Required

    • BIOL 2230 Microbiology

    Complete 1 of these

    • CHEM 2200 Foundations of Inorganic Chemistry
    • CHEM 2240 Foundations of Bioinorganic Chemistry
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, CSUB's own Biochemistry, Concentration in Food Science requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Cal State Bakersfield have a Biochemistry, Concentration in Food Science major for transfer students?

    Yes. Cal State Bakersfield offers Biochemistry, Concentration in Food Science and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Bakersfield for Biochemistry, Concentration in Food Science?

    Cal State Bakersfield's Biochemistry, Concentration in Food Science major preparation includes CHEM 1000, CHEM 1001, CHEM 1100, CHEM 1600, CHEM 2300 and CHEM 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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