San Francisco State University Nursing
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation San Francisco State University lists for Nursing transfers starts with BIOL 210, BIOL 211 and BIOL 220; 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.

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Nursing

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Which classes count at your community college?

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Major Requirements

San Francisco State University Nursing Major Preparation

The courses San Francisco State University lists as Nursing 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.

Nursing courses

Complete all of these

BIOL 210 General Microbiology and Public Health
BIOL 211 General Microbiology and Public Health Laboratory
BIOL 220 Principles of Human Anatomy
BIOL 212 Principles of Human Physiology
BIOL 213 Principles of Human Physiology Laboratory
CHEM 101 Survey of Chemistry
CHEM 102 Survey of Chemistry Laboratory
MATH 124 Elementary Statistics

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. San Francisco State University offers Nursing (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 Nursing?

San Francisco State University's Nursing major preparation includes BIOL 210, BIOL 211, BIOL 220, BIOL 212, BIOL 213 and CHEM 101, 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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