Cal State East Bay Biochemistry
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State East Bay lists for Biochemistry transfers starts with BIOL 140A, BIOL 140B and CHEM 111; the full list is below.

98 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal State East Bay 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 State East Bay Biochemistry Major Preparation

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

Lower division core

Complete all of these

BIOL 140A Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology
BIOL 140B Principles of Organismal Biology
CHEM 111 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
CHEM 111L GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I
CHEM 112 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
CHEM 112L GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II
CHEM 220 QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
MATH 130 CALCULUS I
MATH 131 CALCULUS II

Complete 1 of these options

PHYS 125 Principles of Physics I and PHYS 126 Principles of Physics II
PHYS 135 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I · PHYS 136 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State East Bay have a Biochemistry major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State East Bay offers Biochemistry (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State East Bay for Biochemistry?

Cal State East Bay's Biochemistry major preparation includes BIOL 140A, BIOL 140B, CHEM 111, CHEM 111L, CHEM 112 and CHEM 112L, 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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