Sacramento State Biochemistry
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Sacramento State lists for Biochemistry transfers starts with BIO 1, BIO 2 and CHEM 1A; the full list is below.

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

114

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Biochemistry

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Major Requirements

Sacramento State Biochemistry Major Preparation

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

Lower division major preparation courses

Complete all of these

BIO 1 Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology
BIO 2 Cells, Molecules and Genes
CHEM 1A General Chemistry I
CHEM 1B General Chemistry II
CHEM 24 Organic Chemistry Lecture I
CHEM 25 Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 31 Quantitative Analysis
MATH 30 Calculus I
MATH 31 Calculus II

Complete 1 of these options

PHYS 5A General Physics: Mechanics, Heat, Sound · PHYS 5B General Physics: Light, Electricity and Magnetism, Modern Physics
PHYS 11A General Physics: Mechanics · PHYS 11B General Physics: Heat, Light, Sound, Modern Physics · PHYS 11C General Physics: Electricity and Magnetism

Complete 1 of these

Courses approved for Second Semester Composition Graduation Requirement

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sacramento State have a Biochemistry major for transfer students?

Yes. Sacramento State offers Biochemistry and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Sacramento State for Biochemistry?

Sacramento State's Biochemistry major preparation includes BIO 1, BIO 2, CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, CHEM 24 and CHEM 25, 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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