Cal State San Marcos Biochemistry
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State San Marcos lists for Biochemistry transfers starts with BIOL 210, BIOL 211 and CHEM 100; the full list is below.

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

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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Biochemistry

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Major Requirements

Cal State San Marcos Biochemistry Major Preparation

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

Lower-division biology/chemistry courses

Complete all of these

BIOL 210 Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIOL 211 Introduction to Organismal and Population Biology
CHEM 100 Introduction to the Chemistry and Biochemistry Major
CHEM 150 General Chemistry
CHEM 150L General Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 162 Enhanced Chemistry II
CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry
CHEM 201L Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 202 Organic Chemistry
CHEM 202L Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 275 Quantitative Investigations in Chemistry

Non-biology/chemistry supporting courses

Complete all of these

MATH 160 Calculus with Applications, I
MATH 162 Calculus with Applications, II
PHYS 201 Physics of Mechanics and Sound
PHYS 202 Physics of Electromagnetism and Optics

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State San Marcos have a Biochemistry major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State San Marcos offers Biochemistry (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State San Marcos for Biochemistry?

Cal State San Marcos's Biochemistry major preparation includes BIOL 210, BIOL 211, CHEM 100, CHEM 150, CHEM 150L and CHEM 162, 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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