Fresno State Natural Sciences, Biology Option
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Fresno State lists for Natural Sciences, Biology Option transfers starts with EES 1, MATH 75 and PSCI 21; 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.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Natural Sciences, Biology Option

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Major Requirements

Fresno State Natural Sciences, Biology Option Major Preparation

The courses Fresno State lists as Natural Sciences, Biology Option 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

EES 1 Natural Disasters and Earth Resources
MATH 75 Calculus I
PSCI 21 Elementary Astronomy

Courses listed

BIOL 1A Introductory Biology
BIOL 1B Introductory Biology
BIOL 1BL Introductory Biology Laboratory

Courses listed

CHEM 1A General Chemistry 1A
CHEM 1B General Chemistry 1B

Biology requirements

Complete all of these

CHEM 8 Elementary Organic Chemistry
PHYS 2A General Physics
PSYCH 42 Introductory to Statistics and Data Analysis

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)

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Fresno State have a Natural Sciences, Biology Option major for transfer students?

Yes. Fresno State offers Natural Sciences, Biology Option (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Fresno State for Natural Sciences, Biology Option?

Fresno State's Natural Sciences, Biology Option major preparation includes EES 1, MATH 75, PSCI 21, BIOL 1A, BIOL 1B and BIOL 1BL, 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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