Cal State Long Beach Microbiology
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Microbiology transfers starts with BIOL 211, BIOL 212 and BIOL 260; 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.

    36
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Microbiology

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    Major Requirements

    Cal State Long Beach Microbiology Major Preparation

    The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Microbiology 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 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

    • 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

    • MATH 119A Survey of Calculus I
    • MATH 122 Calculus I

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Yes. Cal State Long Beach offers Microbiology (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 Microbiology?

    Cal State Long Beach's Microbiology major preparation includes BIOL 211, BIOL 212, BIOL 260, CHEM 111A, CHEM 111B and CHEM 220A, 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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