San Jose State University Biological Sciences, Concentration in Microbiology
Transfer Requirements and Classes

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

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

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Biological Sciences, Concentration in Microbiology

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Major Requirements

San Jose State University Biological Sciences, Concentration in Microbiology Major Preparation

The courses San Jose State University lists as Biological Sciences, Concentration in Microbiology 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

PHYS 2A Fundamentals of Physics
PHYS 2B Fundamentals of Physics
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

Requirements for minor (and prerequisites for the major)

Complete all of these

CHEM 1A General Chemistry
CHEM 1B General Chemistry
CHEM 112A Organic Chemistry
CHEM 112B Organic Chemistry
CHEM 113A Organic Chemistry Lab

Also listed by SJSU

SJSU lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Major electives

CHEM 55 Quantitative Analysis

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does San Jose State University have a Biological Sciences, Concentration in Microbiology major for transfer students?

Yes. San Jose State University offers Biological Sciences, Concentration in Microbiology (B.S.) 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, Concentration in Microbiology?

San Jose State University's Biological Sciences, Concentration in Microbiology major preparation includes ENGL 1B, ENGL 2, PHYS 2A, PHYS 2B, MATH 30 and BIOL 30, 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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