Cal State Long Beach Biochemistry
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Biochemistry transfers starts with BIOL 211, BIOL 212 and MATH 122; the full list is below.

37 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSULB 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 Long Beach Biochemistry Major Preparation

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

Lower division major requirements

Complete all of these

BIOL 211 Introduction to Evolution and Diversity
BIOL 212 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
MATH 122 Calculus I
MATH 123 Calculus II

Complete 1 of these options

CHEM 111A General Chemistry · CHEM 111B General Chemistry
CHEM 112A Advanced General Chemistry · CHEM 112B Advanced General Chemistry

Complete 1 of these options

PHYS 100A General Physics · PHYS 100B General Physics
PHYS 151 Mechanics and Heat · PHYS 152 Electricity and Magnetism

Complete all of these

CHEM 220A Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 220B Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 223A Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 223B Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 241 Explorations in Biochemistry

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State Long Beach have a Biochemistry major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State Long Beach 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 Long Beach for Biochemistry?

Cal State Long Beach's Biochemistry major preparation includes BIOL 211, BIOL 212, MATH 122, MATH 123, CHEM 111A and CHEM 111B, 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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