Cal State Long Beach Marine Biology
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Marine Biology transfers starts with BIOL 153, BIOL 211 and BIOL 212; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
Cal State Long Beach Marine Biology Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Marine Biology 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 153 Introduction to Marine Biology
- 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
Complete 1 of these
- PHYS 100A General Physics
- PHYS 151 Mechanics and Heat
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 119A Survey of Calculus I
- MATH 122 Calculus I
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
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Long Beach have a Marine Biology major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Long Beach offers Marine Biology (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 Marine Biology?
Cal State Long Beach's Marine Biology major preparation includes BIOL 153, BIOL 211, BIOL 212, BIOL 213, BIOL 260 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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