UC Davis Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 52% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior were admitted (106 of 203). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.48–3.89.
The major preparation UC Davis lists for Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior transfers starts with BIS 002A, BIS 002B and BIS 002C; 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 (published as Neurobiology, Physiology, & Behavior).
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Major Requirements
UC Davis Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior Major Preparation
The courses UC Davis lists as Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior 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
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 1 of these options
- CHE 002A General Chemistry and CHE 002B General Chemistry and CHE 002C 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
Mathematics
Complete 1 of these options
- MAT 017A Calculus for Biology & Medicine · MAT 017B Calculus for Biology & Medicine · MAT 017C Calculus for Biology & Medicine
- MAT 021A Calculus · MAT 021B Calculus · MAT 021C Calculus · MAT 021D Vector Analysis
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
- CHE 128A Organic Chemistry · CHE 128B Organic Chemistry · CHE 128C Organic Chemistry · CHE 129A Organic Chemistry Laboratory · CHE 129B Organic Chemistry Laboratory · CHE 129C Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Physics
Complete 1 of these options
- PHY 007A General Physics · PHY 007B General Physics · PHY 007C General Physics
- PHY 009A Classical Physics · PHY 009B Classical Physics · PHY 009C Classical Physics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Davis Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 52% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior were admitted (106 of 203). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.48–3.89.
Does UC Davis have a Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Davis offers Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior?
UC Davis's Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior major preparation includes BIS 002A, BIS 002B, BIS 002C, CHE 002A, CHE 002B and CHE 002C, 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 Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior?
Admitted Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior transfers to UC Davis had GPAs of 3.48–3.89.
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