UC Davis Food Science
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 66% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Food Science were admitted (27 of 41). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.35–3.87.
The major preparation UC Davis lists for Food Science transfers starts with BIS 002A, CHE 002A and CHE 002B; 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.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.
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Major Requirements
UC Davis Food Science Major Preparation
The courses UC Davis lists as Food 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.
Biological science
Required
- BIS 002A Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth
Chemistry
Complete all of these
- CHE 002A General Chemistry
- CHE 002B General Chemistry
- CHE 002C General Chemistry
Complete all of these
- CHE 008A Organic Chemistry: Brief Course
- CHE 008B Organic Chemistry: Brief Course
Food science & technology
Required
- FST 050 Introduction to Food Preservation
Nutrition
Required
- NUT 010 Discoveries & Concepts in Nutrition
Physics
Complete all of these
- PHY 007A General Physics
- PHY 007B General Physics
- PHY 007C General Physics
Statistics
Required
- STA 013 Elementary Statistics
Also listed by UC Davis
UC Davis lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Restricted electives
- FST 003 Introduction to Brewing & Beer
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Davis Food Science transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 66% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Food Science were admitted (27 of 41). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.35–3.87.
Does UC Davis have a Food Science major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Davis offers Food 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 Food Science?
UC Davis's Food Science major preparation includes BIS 002A, CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C, CHE 008A and CHE 008B, 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 Davis for Food Science?
Admitted Food Science transfers to UC Davis had GPAs of 3.35–3.87.
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