Cal State Long Beach Biology, General Option
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Biology, General Option transfers starts with BIOL 211, BIOL 212 and BIOL 213; the full list is below.
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Cal State Long Beach Biology, General Option Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Biology, General 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
- CHEM 111A General Chemistry
- CHEM 111B General Chemistry
- CHEM 220A Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 220B Organic Chemistry II
- CHEM 223A Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
- CHEM 223B Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
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
FAQ
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Does Cal State Long Beach have a Biology, General Option major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Long Beach offers Biology, General 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, General Option?
Cal State Long Beach's Biology, General Option major preparation includes BIOL 211, BIOL 212, BIOL 213, BIOL 260, 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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