San Jose State University Biological Sciences
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation San Jose State University lists for Biological Sciences transfers starts with ENGL 1B, ENGL 2 and CHEM 1A; the full list is below.

100 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with SJSU 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

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Major Requirements

San Jose State University Biological Sciences Major Preparation

The courses San Jose State University lists as Biological Sciences major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are SJSU's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Second course in english composition

Complete 1 of these

ENGL 1B Argument and Analysis
ENGL 2 Critical Thinking and Writing

Preparation for the major

Complete all of these

CHEM 1A General Chemistry
CHEM 1B General Chemistry
PHYS 2A Fundamentals of Physics
PHYS 2B Fundamentals of Physics

Organic chemistry

Complete 1 of these options

CHEM 112A Organic Chemistry and CHEM 112B Organic Chemistry and CHEM 113A Organic Chemistry Lab
CHEM 8 Organic Chemistry · CHEM 9 Organic Chemistry Lab

Calculus

Complete 1 of these

MATH 19 Precalculus
MATH 30 Calculus I

Lower division core requirements of the major

Complete all of these

BIOL 30 Principles of Biology I
BIOL 31 Principles of Biology II

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does San Jose State University have a Biological Sciences major for transfer students?

Yes. San Jose State University offers Biological Sciences (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to San Jose State University for Biological Sciences?

San Jose State University's Biological Sciences major preparation includes ENGL 1B, ENGL 2, CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, PHYS 2A and PHYS 2B, 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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