Chico State Biological Sciences
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Chico State lists for Biological Sciences transfers starts with BIOL 103, BIOL 104 and BIOL 109; the full list is below.

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

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Biological Sciences

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Major Requirements

Chico State Biological Sciences Major Preparation

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

Lower division major requirements

Complete all of these

BIOL 103 Human Anatomy
BIOL 104 Human Physiology
BIOL 109 The Biological University Experience
BIOL 161 Principles of Ecological, Evolutionary, and Organismal Biology
BIOL 162 Principles of Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIOL 163 Principles of Physiology and Development
BIOL 211 Allied Health Microbiology
CHEM 108 Organic Chemistry for Applied Sciences
MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics

Complete 1 of these options

CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Applied Sciences
CHEM 111 General Chemistry I · CHEM 112 General Chemistry II

Complete 3 units from these

PHHA 201 Introduction to Public Health

Also listed by Chico State

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

Recommended general education courses

1 of these

ANTH 113 Human Cultural Diversity
SOCI 100 Introduction to Sociology

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chico State have a Biological Sciences major for transfer students?

Yes. Chico State offers Biological Sciences (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Chico State for Biological Sciences?

Chico State's Biological Sciences major preparation includes BIOL 103, BIOL 104, BIOL 109, BIOL 161, BIOL 162 and BIOL 163, 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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