Sacramento State Biological Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Sacramento State lists for Biological Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Sciences 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.

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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Biological Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Sciences

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Major Requirements

Sacramento State Biological Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major Preparation

The courses Sacramento State lists as Biological Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Sciences 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

Courses listed

BIO 1 Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology
BIO 2 Cells, Molecules and Genes
CHEM 1A General Chemistry I
CHEM 1B General Chemistry II
CHEM 31 Quantitative Analysis
PHYS 5A General Physics: Mechanics, Heat, Sound
PHYS 5B General Physics: Light, Electricity and Magnetism, Modern Physics
STAT 1 Introduction to Statistics

Courses listed

CHEM 20 Organic Chemistry Lecture--Brief Course
CHEM 24 Organic Chemistry Lecture I

Courses listed

MATH 26A Calculus I for the Social and Life Sciences
MATH 30 Calculus I

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sacramento State have a Biological Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Sciences major for transfer students?

Yes. Sacramento State offers Biological Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Sciences and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Sacramento State for Biological Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Sciences?

Sacramento State's Biological Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Sciences major preparation includes BIO 1, BIO 2, CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, CHEM 31 and PHYS 5A, 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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