Fresno State Biology
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Fresno State lists for Biology transfers starts with BIOL 1A, BIOL 1B and BIOL 1BL; the full list is below.
99 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Fresno State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Fresno State Biology Major Preparation
The courses Fresno State lists as Biology major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Fresno State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major requirements
Complete all of these
- BIOL 1A Introductory Biology
- BIOL 1B Introductory Biology
- BIOL 1BL Introductory Biology Laboratory
Other degree requirements
Complete all of these
- PLSI 2 American Government and Institutions
- Arts/Humanities (A/H)
- Lifelong-Understanding and Self-Development (L/S)
- Multicultural/International (M/I)
Also listed by Fresno State
Fresno State lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Lower division electives
1 of these
- BIOL 67A Human Anatomy & Physiology I
- BIOL 67B Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Additional major requirements
- CHEM 1A General Chemistry 1A
- CHEM 1B General Chemistry 1B
- CHEM 129A Organic Chemistry Laboratory
- PHYS 2A General Physics
1 of these
- CHEM 8 Elementary Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 128A Organic Chemistry
1 of these
- MATH 70 Calculus for Life Sciences
- MATH 75 Calculus I
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fresno State have a Biology major for transfer students?
Yes. Fresno State offers Biology (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Fresno State for Biology?
Fresno State's Biology major preparation includes BIOL 1A, BIOL 1B, BIOL 1BL and PLSI 2. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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