UC Davis Animal Science
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 59% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Animal Science were admitted (165 of 281). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.26–3.77.

The major preparation UC Davis lists for Animal Science transfers starts with ANS 001, ANS 002 and ANS 041; the full list is below.

114 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Davis for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

59%

UC Davis Animal Science transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.26–3.77

GPA range of admitted transfers

281

Transfer applicants, 165 admitted

114

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Animal Science

Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major (published as Animal Sciences).

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Major Requirements

UC Davis Animal Science Major Preparation

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

Animal science

Complete all of these

ANS 001 Domestic Animals & People
ANS 002 Introductory Animal Science
ANS 041 Domestic Animal Production
ANS 041L Domestic Animal Production Laboratory

Biological science

Complete all of these

BIS 002A Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth
BIS 002B Introduction to Biology: Principles of Ecology & Evolution
BIS 002C Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity & the Tree of Life

Chemistry

Complete all of these

CHE 002A General Chemistry
CHE 002B General Chemistry
CHE 002C General Chemistry

Complete 1 of these options

CHE 118A Organic Chemistry for Health & Life Sciences and CHE 118B Organic Chemistry for Health & Life Sciences and CHE 118C Organic Chemistry for Health & Life Sciences
CHE 008A Organic Chemistry: Brief Course · CHE 008B Organic Chemistry: Brief Course

Mathematics

Complete 1 of these options

MAT 017A Calculus for Biology & Medicine · MAT 017B Calculus for Biology & Medicine
MAT 019A Calculus for Data-Driven Applications · MAT 019B Calculus for Data-Driven Applications
MAT 021A Calculus · MAT 021B Calculus

Aquatic animals specialization

Required

ANS 018 Introductory Aquaculture

Avian sciences specialization

Required

AVS 013 Birds, Humans & the Environment

Companion and captive animal specialization

Required

ANS 042 Introductory Companion Animal Biology

Equine science specialization

Required

ANS 015 Introductory Horse Husbandry

Laboratory animals specialization

Required

ANS 042 Introductory Companion Animal Biology

Poultry specialization

Required

AVS 011 Introduction to Poultry Science

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UC Davis's own Animal Science requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Davis Animal Science transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 59% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Animal Science were admitted (165 of 281). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.26–3.77.

Does UC Davis have an Animal Science major for transfer students?

Yes. UC Davis offers Animal Science (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Animal Science?

UC Davis's Animal Science major preparation includes ANS 001, ANS 002, ANS 041, ANS 041L, BIS 002A and BIS 002B, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.