UC Berkeley Chemical Biology
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 28% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Chemical Biology were admitted (52 of 184). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.78–3.96.
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Chemical Biology transfers starts with BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL and CHEM 1A; the full list is below.
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Berkeley for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.
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Major Requirements
UC Berkeley Chemical Biology Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Chemical Biology major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Berkeley's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division requirements
Complete all of these
- BIOLOGY 1A General Biology Lecture (Cells, Genetics, Animal Form & Function)
- BIOLOGY 1AL General Biology Laboratory
Courses listed
- CHEM 1A General Chemistry and CHEM 1AL General Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM 1B General Chemistry
Courses listed
- CHEM 3A Chemical Structure and Reactivity and CHEM 3AL Organic Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM 3B Chemical Structure and Reactivity and CHEM 3BL Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Courses listed
- MATH 51 Calculus I
- MATH 52 Calculus II
- MATH 53 Multivariable Calculus
- MATH 54 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
Complete 1 of these options
- PHYSICS 7A Physics for Scientists and Engineers · PHYSICS 7B Physics for Scientists and Engineers · PHYSICS 7C Physics for Scientists and Engineers
- PHYSICS 8A Introductory Physics · PHYSICS 8B Introductory Physics
Courses listed
- Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition A
- Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition B
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Berkeley Chemical Biology transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 28% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Chemical Biology were admitted (52 of 184). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.78–3.96.
Does UC Berkeley have a Chemical Biology major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Chemical Biology (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Chemical Biology?
UC Berkeley's Chemical Biology major preparation includes BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL, CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL, CHEM 1B and CHEM 3A, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Chemical Biology?
Admitted Chemical Biology transfers to UC Berkeley had GPAs of 3.78–3.96.
Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley Chemical Biology?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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