Sonoma State Biology, Molecular Cell Biology
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Sonoma State lists for Biology, Molecular Cell Biology transfers starts with BIOL 130, BIOL 131 and BIOL 232; 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.

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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Biology, Molecular Cell Biology

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Major Requirements

Sonoma State Biology, Molecular Cell Biology Major Preparation

The courses Sonoma State lists as Biology, Molecular Cell Biology 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 core requirements

Complete 1 of these

BIOL 130 Diversity of Life and BIOL 131 Genetics, Evolution & Ecology and BIOL 232 Molecular and Cellular Biology

Required support courses

Complete all of these

CHEM 115A General Chemistry
CHEM 115B General Chemistry

Complete all of these

CHEM 335A Organic Chemistry
CHEM 336A Organic Chemistry Lab I
CHEM 335B Organic Chemistry
MATH 161 Differential & Integral Calc I
MATH 165 Elementary Applied Statistics
PHYS 210A General Physics
PHYS 210B General Physics
PHYS 209A General Physics Laboratory

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sonoma State have a Biology, Molecular Cell Biology major for transfer students?

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

What classes do I need to transfer to Sonoma State for Biology, Molecular Cell Biology?

Sonoma State's Biology, Molecular Cell Biology major preparation includes BIOL 130, BIOL 131, BIOL 232, CHEM 115A, CHEM 115B and CHEM 335A, 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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