UC Davis Biochemical Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Davis lists for Biochemical Engineering transfers starts with BIS 002A, CHE 002A and CHE 002B; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
UC Davis Biochemical Engineering Major Preparation
The courses UC Davis lists as Biochemical Engineering 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.
Biological science
Required
- BIS 002A Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth
Chemistry
Complete 1 of these options
- CHE 002A General Chemistry and CHE 002B General Chemistry and CHE 002C General Chemistry
- CHE 002AH Honors General Chemistry · CHE 002BH Honors General Chemistry · CHE 002CH Honors General Chemistry
- CHE 004A General Chemistry for the Physical Sciences & Engineering · CHE 004B General Chemistry for the Physical Sciences & Engineering · CHE 004C General Chemistry for the Physical Sciences & Engineering
Complete all of these
- CHE 128A Organic Chemistry
- CHE 128B Organic Chemistry
- CHE 128C Organic Chemistry
- CHE 129A Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Composition
Complete 1 of these
- COM 001 Major Works of the Ancient World
- COM 002 Major Works of the Medieval & Early Modern World
- COM 003 Major Works of the Modern World
- COM 004 Major Works of the Contemporary World
- ENL 003 Introduction to Literature
- NAS 005 Introduction to Native American Literature
- UWP 001 Introduction to Academic Literacies
Engineering
Complete 1 of these
- ECS 032A Introduction to Programming
- ECH 060 Chemical Engineering Problem Solving
Complete 1 of these
- ENG 017 Circuits I
- ENG 035 Statics
- ENG 045 Properties of Materials
Mathematics
Complete all of these
- MAT 021A Calculus
- MAT 021B Calculus
- MAT 021C Calculus
- MAT 021D Vector Analysis
Complete 1 of these options
- MAT 022A Linear Algebra · MAT 022B Differential Equations
- MAT 027A Linear Algebra with Applications to Biology · MAT 027B Differential Equations with Applications to Biology
Physics
Complete all of these
- PHY 009A Classical Physics
- PHY 009B Classical Physics
- PHY 009C Classical Physics
Also listed by UC Davis
UC Davis lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional major preparation courses
- ECH 005 Introduction to Analysis & Design in Chemical Engineering
- ECH 051 Material Balances
- ECH 080 Chemical Engineering Profession
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Davis have a Biochemical Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Davis offers Biochemical Engineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Biochemical Engineering?
UC Davis's Biochemical Engineering major preparation includes BIS 002A, CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C, CHE 002AH and CHE 002BH, 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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