Cal State Long Beach Nursing, Basic
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Nursing, Basic transfers starts with CHEM 111A, CHEM 111B and CHEM 112A; the full list is below.

    37 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSULB for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

    37
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Nursing, Basic

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    Major Requirements

    Cal State Long Beach Nursing, Basic Major Preparation

    The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Nursing, Basic 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.

    Bachelor of science in nursing - basic: natural science prerequisites

    Complete 1 of these

    • CHEM 111A General Chemistry
    • CHEM 111B General Chemistry
    • CHEM 112A Advanced General Chemistry
    • CHEM 112B Advanced General Chemistry
    • CHEM 140 General, Organic, and Biochemistry
    • 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

    Complete all of these

    • BIOL 207 Human Physiology
    • BIOL 208 Human Anatomy
    • BIOL 201 General Microbiology for Health Professionals

    Statistics

    Complete 1 of these

    • STAT 108 Statistics for Everyday Life
    • HDEV 190 Elementary Statistics
    • PSY 110 Elementary Statistics
    • SOC 170 Elementary Statistics
    • STAT 118 Introductory Business Statistics

    Support courses

    Complete all of these

    • PSY 100 General Psychology
    • SOC 100 Principles of Sociology

    Nursing courses

    Complete all of these

    • NRSG 200 Foundations of Professional Nursing
    • NRSG 250 Intermediate Medical Surgical Nursing

    FAQ

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    Does Cal State Long Beach have a Nursing, Basic major for transfer students?

    Yes. Cal State Long Beach offers Nursing, Basic (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 Nursing, Basic?

    Cal State Long Beach's Nursing, Basic major preparation includes CHEM 111A, CHEM 111B, CHEM 112A, CHEM 112B, CHEM 140 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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