UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology
Transfer Acceptance Rate and Classes
23% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology were admitted in 2025.
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Molecular and Cell Biology transfers starts with BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL and BIOLOGY 1B; the full list is below.
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
Transfermatic has a class-by-class UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology plan for 25 California community colleges.
Source: UC Berkeley 2025 transfer admit data, all applicants to this major.
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Molecular and Cell BiologyMajor Requirements
UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Molecular and Cell Biology major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are UC Berkeley's own; each community college plan below shows the matching class at that college.
Required for admission
Complete all of these
- BIOLOGY 1A General Biology Lecture (Cells, Genetics, Animal Form & Function)
- BIOLOGY 1AL General Biology Laboratory
- BIOLOGY 1B General Biology (Plant Form & Function, Ecology, Evolution)
Complete all of these
- CHEM 1A General Chemistry
- CHEM 1AL General Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM 1B General Chemistry
- CHEM 3A Chemical Structure and Reactivity
- CHEM 3AL Organic Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM 3B Chemical Structure and Reactivity
- CHEM 3BL Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Complete 2 of these
- MATH 51 Calculus I
- MATH 52 Calculus II
- MATH 53 Multivariable Calculus
- MATH 54 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
- MATH 55 Discrete Mathematics
Also listed by UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Strongly recommended
1 of these
- PHYSICS 8A Introductory Physics
- PHYSICS 7A Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Admission
What UC Berkeley Says About Molecular and Cell Biology Transfers
- Admitted transfers who chose MCB go directly into the major. This has applied since fall 2023.
- General education: IGETC/Cal-GETC is not required for admission to Letters & Science, but L&S highly recommends it for degree progress. You still need the UC 7-course pattern.
- TAG: UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
From these university pages, checked September 24, 2026: admissions.berkeley.edu · ls.berkeley.edu · mcb.berkeley.edu · admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
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UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology Plans by College
Each page lists that college's classes for UC Berkeley's Molecular and Cell Biology major preparation, course by course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology transfer acceptance rate?
23% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology were admitted in 2025.
Does UC Berkeley have a Molecular and Cell Biology major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Molecular and Cell Biology (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Molecular and Cell Biology?
UC Berkeley's Molecular and Cell Biology major preparation includes BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL, BIOLOGY 1B, CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL and CHEM 1B, with more courses in the list on this page. Each community college plan on this page shows which of that college's classes match.
Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
Which community colleges have a UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology transfer plan on Transfermatic?
American River College, Bakersfield College, City College of San Francisco, College of the Canyons, De Anza College, Diablo Valley College, El Camino College, Fullerton College and 17 more. Each plan lists that college's classes for UC Berkeley's Molecular and Cell Biology major preparation.
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