Cal State Northridge Biology
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Northridge lists for Biology transfers starts with BIOL 106, BIOL 106L and BIOL 107; the full list is below.

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

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Biology

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Which classes count at your community college?

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Major Requirements

Cal State Northridge Biology Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Northridge lists as Biology major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUN's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division major preparation courses

Complete all of these

BIOL 106 Biological Principles I
BIOL 106L Biology Laboratory I
BIOL 107 Biological Principles II
BIOL 107L Biology Laboratory II
CHEM 101 General Chemistry I
CHEM 101L General Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 101D Problem Solving in General Chemistry I
CHEM 102 General Chemistry II
CHEM 102L General Chemistry II Laboratory
CHEM 102D Problem Solving in General Chemisty II

Mathematics

Complete 1 of these options

MATH 105 Pre-Calculus II
MATH 106 Mathematical Foundations for Non-Calculus Physics
MATH 102 Pre-Calculus I · MATH 104 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry

Physics

Complete all of these

PHYS 100A General Physics I
PHYS 100AL General Physics I Laboratory
PHYS 100B General Physics II
PHYS 100BL General Physics II Laboratory

Also listed by CSUN

CSUN lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Electives

MATH 255A Calculus for the Life Sciences I

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, CSUN's own Biology requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State Northridge have a Biology major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State Northridge offers Biology (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Northridge for Biology?

Cal State Northridge's Biology major preparation includes BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107, BIOL 107L, CHEM 101 and CHEM 101L, 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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