Cal State Long Beach Biology, Biology Education Option
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Biology, Biology Education Option transfers starts with BIOL 211, BIOL 212 and BIOL 213; the full list is below.

36 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 Biology, Biology Education Option

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Major Requirements

Cal State Long Beach Biology, Biology Education Option Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Biology, Biology Education Option 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
BIOL 213 Introduction to Ecology and Physiology
BIOL 260 Biostatistics
ASTR 100 Astronomy
CHEM 111A General Chemistry
CHEM 111B General Chemistry

Complete 1 of these options

ERTH 106 Earth Science for Teachers
ERTH 102 Planet Earth · ERTH 104 Planet Earth Lab

Complete 1 of these

MATH 119A Survey of Calculus I
MATH 122 Calculus I

Complete 1 of these

PHYS 100A General Physics
PHYS 151 Mechanics and Heat

Complete 1 of these

PHYS 100B General Physics
PHYS 152 Electricity and Magnetism

Complete 1 of these

CHEM 227 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
CHEM 220A Organic Chemistry I and CHEM 220B Organic Chemistry II and CHEM 223A Organic Chemistry Laboratory I and CHEM 223B Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State Long Beach have a Biology, Biology Education Option major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State Long Beach offers Biology, Biology Education Option (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Long Beach for Biology, Biology Education Option?

Cal State Long Beach's Biology, Biology Education Option major preparation includes BIOL 211, BIOL 212, BIOL 213, BIOL 260, ASTR 100 and CHEM 111A, 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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