Cal State Channel Islands Biology
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Cal State Channel Islands lists for Biology transfers starts with BIOL 200, BIOL 201 and CHEM 121; the full list is below.

    92 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUCI 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 Biology

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    Major Requirements

    Cal State Channel Islands Biology Major Preparation

    The courses Cal State Channel Islands lists as Biology major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are CSUCI's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Lower division requirements

    Complete all of these

    • BIOL 200 Principles of Organismal and Population Biology
    • BIOL 201 Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology
    • CHEM 121 General Chemistry I
    • CHEM 122 General Chemistry II

    Complete 1 of these

    • BIOL 203 Statistics for Biology
    • MATH 105 Pre-calculus
    • MATH 150 Calculus I

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Cal State Channel Islands have a Biology major for transfer students?

    Yes. Cal State Channel Islands offers Biology (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Channel Islands for Biology?

    Cal State Channel Islands's Biology major preparation includes BIOL 200, BIOL 201, CHEM 121, CHEM 122, BIOL 203 and MATH 105, 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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