Cal State Fullerton Biological Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Fullerton lists for Biological Science transfers starts with BIOL 151, BIOL 152 and BIOL 251; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
Cal State Fullerton Biological Science Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Fullerton lists as Biological Science major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are CSUF's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Core requirements for the major
Complete all of these
- BIOL 151 Cellular & Molecular Biology
- BIOL 152 Evolution & Organismal Biology
- BIOL 251 Genetics
- BIOL 252 Principles of Ecology
- BIOL 253L Cell and Molecular Biology Skills Laboratory
- BIOL 254L Research Skills for Ecology and Organismal Biology
Supporting course requirements for the major: math
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 130 Calculus for the Natural Sciences
- MATH 150A Calculus I and MATH 150B Calculus II
Supporting course requirements for the major: chemistry
Complete all of these
- CHEM 120A General Chemistry
- CHEM 120B General Chemistry
Supporting course requirements for the major: physics
Complete 8 units from these
- PHYS 211 Elementary Physics
- PHYS 211L Elem Physics Lab
- PHYS 211 Elementary Physics and PHYS 211L Elem Physics Lab
- PHYS 212 Elementary Physics
- PHYS 212L Elem Physics Lab
- PHYS 212 Elementary Physics and PHYS 212L Elem Physics Lab
Required for graduation
Required
- POSC 100 American Government
Articulation details
Courses listed
- BIOL 151 Cellular & Molecular Biology and BIOL 152 Evolution & Organismal Biology
- BIOL 151 Cellular & Molecular Biology and BIOL 251 Genetics and BIOL 253L Cell and Molecular Biology Skills Laboratory
- BIOL 152 Evolution & Organismal Biology and BIOL 252 Principles of Ecology and BIOL 254L Research Skills for Ecology and Organismal Biology
Courses listed
- CHEM 120A General Chemistry and CHEM 120B General Chemistry
- CHEM 301A Organic Chemistry and CHEM 306A Organic Chem Lab
- CHEM 301B Organic Chemistry and CHEM 306B Organic Chem Lab
Courses listed
- MATH 130 Calculus for the Natural Sciences and MATH 338 Stat Appl to Natural Sci
- MATH 150A Calculus I and MATH 150B Calculus II
Courses listed
- PHYS 211 Elementary Physics and PHYS 211L Elem Physics Lab
- PHYS 212 Elementary Physics and PHYS 212L Elem Physics Lab
Courses listed
- MATH 130 Calculus for the Natural Sciences and MATH 135 Business Calculus
- MATH 135 Business Calculus and MATH 150A Calculus I
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Fullerton have a Biological Science major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Fullerton offers Biological Science (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Fullerton for Biological Science?
Cal State Fullerton's Biological Science major preparation includes BIOL 151, BIOL 152, BIOL 251, BIOL 252, BIOL 253L and BIOL 254L, 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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