Cal State San Bernardino Natural Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State San Bernardino lists for Natural Science transfers starts with NSCI 2300, MATH 1201 and HSCI 2203; the full list is below.
33 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUSB for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal State San Bernardino Natural Science Major Preparation
The courses Cal State San Bernardino lists as Natural Science major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUSB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major core requirements
Required
- NSCI 2300 Introduction to the Natural Science
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 1201 Introduction to Statistical Thinking
- HSCI 2203 Introduction to Statistics in Health Sciences
- MATH 2265 Statistics with Applications
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 1601 Modeling with Calculus
- MATH 2210 Calculus I
Biology requirements
Complete 1 of these
- BIOL 1000 Introduction to Biology and BIOL 1000L Introduction to Biology Lab
- BIOL 2010 Principles of Biology I
Complete 1 of these options
- BIOL 2230 Human Anatomy and Physiology I for Allied Health Majors and BIOL 2240 Human Anatomy and Physiology II for Allied Health Majors
- BIOL 2020 Principles of Biology II
- BIOL 2200 Microbiology for Allied Health Majors · BIOL 2230 Human Anatomy and Physiology I for Allied Health Majors
Chemistry requirement
Complete 1 of these options
- CHEM 2050 Survey of General Chemistry · CHEM 2050L Survey of General Chemistry Laboratory · CHEM 2060 Survey of Organic and Biochemistry · CHEM 2060L Survey of Organic and Biochemistry Lab
- CHEM 2100 General Chemistry I · CHEM 2100L General Chemistry I Laboratory · CHEM 2200 General Chemistry II · CHEM 2200L General Chemistry II Laboratory
Physics requirement
Complete 1 of these options
- PHYS 2000 Introduction to Physics I · PHYS 2000L Introduction to Physics I Lab · PHYS 2010 Introduction to Physics II · PHYS 2010L Introduction to Physics II Lab
- PHYS 2500 General Physics I · PHYS 2500L General Physics I Lab · PHYS 2510 General Physics II · PHYS 2510L General Physics II Lab
Biology concentration
Courses listed
- BIOL 2010 Principles of Biology I
- BIOL 2020 Principles of Biology II
Courses listed
- CHEM 2100 General Chemistry I and CHEM 2100L General Chemistry I Laboratory
- CHEM 2200 General Chemistry II and CHEM 2200L General Chemistry II Laboratory
Complete 1 of these
- CHEM 2300 Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences and CHEM 2400L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
- CHEM 2400 Organic Chemistry I Lecture and CHEM 2400L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
Chemistry concentration
Courses listed
- CHEM 2100 General Chemistry I and CHEM 2100L General Chemistry I Laboratory
- CHEM 2200 General Chemistry II and CHEM 2200L General Chemistry II Laboratory
Courses listed
- CHEM 2400 Organic Chemistry I Lecture and CHEM 2400L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
- CHEM 2500 Organic Chemistry II and CHEM 2500L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
Physics concentration
Complete all of these
- MATH 2310 Applied Linear Algebra
- MATH 2320 Multivariable Calculus
- PHYS 2600L Introduction to Electronics
Courses listed
- MATH 2210 Calculus I
- MATH 2220 Calculus II
Courses listed
- PHYS 2500 General Physics I and PHYS 2500L General Physics I Lab
- PHYS 2510 General Physics II and PHYS 2510L General Physics II Lab and PHYS 2700 Modern Physics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State San Bernardino have a Natural Science major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State San Bernardino offers Natural Science (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State San Bernardino for Natural Science?
Cal State San Bernardino's Natural Science major preparation includes NSCI 2300, MATH 1201, HSCI 2203, MATH 2265, MATH 1601 and MATH 2210, 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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