Cal State LA Biology
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State LA lists for Biology transfers starts with BIOL 1100, BIOL 1200 and CHEM 1100; the full list is below.
91 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal State LA for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal State LA Biology Major Preparation
The courses Cal State LA lists as Biology major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are Cal State LA's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division core
Complete all of these
- BIOL 1100 Cellular Basis of Life
- BIOL 1200 Diversity of LIfe
- CHEM 1100 General Chemistry I
- CHEM 1110 General Chemistry II
- CHEM 2200 Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 2201 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
- MATH 2045 Calculus for the Life Sciences
- PHYS 1100 Physics for the Life Sciences I
- PHYS 1200 Physics for the Life Sciences II
Ecology, evolution, and the environment (eee) option
Complete all of these
- UPPER DIVISION EMPHASIS
- GEOG 2680 Introduction to Geospatial Sciences
Molecular and cellular biology concentration
Required
- UPPER DIVISION EMPHASIS
Physiology option
Complete all of these
- UPPER DIVISION EMPHASIS
- BIOL 2030 Human Anatomy
General option
Complete all of these
- UPPER DIVISION EMPHASIS
- CHEM 2211 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
- BIOL 2030 Human Anatomy
Also listed by Cal State LA
Cal State LA lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Microbiology option electives
- UPPER DIVISION EMPHASIS
- BIOL 2030 Human Anatomy
- BIOL 2040 Human Physiology
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State LA have a Biology major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State LA 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 LA for Biology?
Cal State LA's Biology major preparation includes BIOL 1100, BIOL 1200, CHEM 1100, CHEM 1110, CHEM 2200 and CHEM 2201, 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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