Cal State Long Beach Chemistry, Material Science Option
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Chemistry, Material Science Option transfers starts with BIOL 200, BIOL 205 and BIOL 207; the full list is below.

38 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 Chemistry, Material Science Option

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Major Requirements

Cal State Long Beach Chemistry, Material Science Option Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Chemistry, Material Science 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 1 of these options

BIOL 200 General Biology
BIOL 205 Human Biology
BIOL 207 Human Physiology
BIOL 211 Introduction to Evolution and Diversity · BIOL 212 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology

Complete 1 of these

CHEM 111A General Chemistry
CHEM 112A Advanced General Chemistry

Complete 1 of these

CHEM 111B General Chemistry
CHEM 112B Advanced General Chemistry

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
MATH 122 Calculus I
MATH 123 Calculus II
MATH 224 Calculus III
PHYS 151 Mechanics and Heat
PHYS 152 Electricity and Magnetism

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State Long Beach have a Chemistry, Material Science Option major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State Long Beach offers Chemistry, Material Science 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 Chemistry, Material Science Option?

Cal State Long Beach's Chemistry, Material Science Option major preparation includes BIOL 200, BIOL 205, BIOL 207, BIOL 211, BIOL 212 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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