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 BIOL 203; the full list is below.

90 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUCI for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

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
BIOL 203 Statistics for Biology
CHEM 121 General Chemistry I
CHEM 122 General Chemistry II
MATH 150 Calculus I
PHYS 100 Introduction to Physics I
PHYS 101 Introduction to Physics II

Organic chemistry with laboratory

Complete all of these

CHEM 311 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 312 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 314 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 315 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Cal State Channel Islands offers Biology (B.S.) 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, BIOL 203, CHEM 121, CHEM 122 and MATH 150, 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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