San Francisco State University Biochemistry
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation San Francisco State University lists for Biochemistry transfers starts with CHEM 233, CHEM 234 and BIOL 230; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with SFSU 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 Biochemistry

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Major Requirements

San Francisco State University Biochemistry Major Preparation

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

Lower division major requirements

Complete all of these

CHEM 233 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 234 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
BIOL 230 Introductory Biology I
CHEM 115 General Chemistry I: Essential Concepts of Chemistry
CHEM 215 General Chemistry II: Quantitative Applications of Chemistry Concepts
CHEM 235 Organic Chemistry II
MATH 226 Calculus I
MATH 227 Calculus II

Complete 1 of these options

PHYS 111 General Physics I · PHYS 112 General Physics I Laboratory · PHYS 121 General Physics II · PHYS 122 General Physics II Laboratory
PHYS 220 General Physics with Calculus I · PHYS 222 General Physics with Calculus I Laboratory · PHYS 230 General Physics with Calculus II · PHYS 232 General Physics with Calculus II Laboratory
PHYS 220 General Physics with Calculus I · PHYS 222 General Physics with Calculus I Laboratory · PHYS 240 General Physics with Calculus III · PHYS 242 General Physics with Calculus III Laboratory

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does San Francisco State University have a Biochemistry major for transfer students?

Yes. San Francisco State University offers Biochemistry (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to San Francisco State University for Biochemistry?

San Francisco State University's Biochemistry major preparation includes CHEM 233, CHEM 234, BIOL 230, CHEM 115, CHEM 215 and CHEM 235, 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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