Sonoma State Biochemistry
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Sonoma State lists for Biochemistry transfers starts with CHEM 115A, CHEM 115B and CHEM 335A; the full list is below.

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

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Biochemistry

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Major Requirements

Sonoma State Biochemistry Major Preparation

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

Lower division major requirements

Complete all of these

CHEM 115A General Chemistry
CHEM 115B General Chemistry
CHEM 335A Organic Chemistry
CHEM 336A Organic Chemistry Lab I
CHEM 335B Organic Chemistry
CHEM 255 Quantitative Analysis
BIOL 115 Introduction to Biology
BIOL 232 Molecular and Cellular Biology

Support courses

Complete all of these

MATH 161 Differential & Integral Calc I
MATH 211 Differential & Integral Calc II

Complete 1 of these

PHYS 114 Introduction to Physics I and PHYS 116 Introductory Laboratory Experience and PHYS 214 Introduction to Physics II and PHYS 216 Introductory Laboratory
PHYS 210A General Physics and PHYS 209A General Physics Laboratory and PHYS 210B General Physics and PHYS 209B General Physics Laboratory

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sonoma State have a Biochemistry major for transfer students?

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

What classes do I need to transfer to Sonoma State for Biochemistry?

Sonoma State's Biochemistry major preparation includes CHEM 115A, CHEM 115B, CHEM 335A, CHEM 336A, CHEM 335B and CHEM 255, 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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