UC Berkeley Genetics and Plant Biology
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 24% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Genetics and Plant Biology were admitted (12 of 50). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.38–3.89.
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Genetics and Plant Biology transfers starts with CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL and CHEM 3A; 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 (published as Genetics & Plant Biology).
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Major Requirements
UC Berkeley Genetics and Plant Biology Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Genetics and Plant 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.
Courses listed
- Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition A
- Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition B
Courses listed
- CHEM 1A General Chemistry and CHEM 1AL General Chemistry Laboratory
- 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
- BIOLOGY 1A General Biology Lecture (Cells, Genetics, Animal Form & Function) and BIOLOGY 1AL General Biology Laboratory
- BIOLOGY 1B General Biology (Plant Form & Function, Ecology, Evolution)
Complete 1 of these options
- MATH 16A Analytic Geometry and Calculus · MATH 16B Analytic Geometry and Calculus
- MATH 51 Calculus I · MATH 52 Calculus II
- MATH 10A Methods of Mathematics: Calculus, Statistics, and Combinatorics · MATH 10B Methods of Mathematics: Calculus, Statistics, and Combinatorics
Also listed by UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Highly recommended
1 of these
- STAT 2 Introduction to Statistics
- STAT 20 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- DATA C8 Foundations of Data Science
1 of these options
- PHYSICS 8A Introductory Physics and PHYSICS 8B Introductory Physics
- PHYSICS 7A Physics for Scientists and Engineers · PHYSICS 7B Physics for Scientists and Engineers
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Berkeley Genetics and Plant Biology transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 24% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Genetics and Plant Biology were admitted (12 of 50). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.38–3.89.
Does UC Berkeley have a Genetics and Plant Biology major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Genetics and Plant 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 Genetics and Plant Biology?
UC Berkeley's Genetics and Plant Biology major preparation includes CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL, CHEM 3A, CHEM 3AL, CHEM 3B and CHEM 3BL, 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 Genetics and Plant Biology?
Admitted Genetics and Plant Biology transfers to UC Berkeley had GPAs of 3.38–3.89.
Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley Genetics and Plant Biology?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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