UC Davis Plant Biology
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 43% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Plant Biology were admitted (10 of 23). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.34–3.73.

The major preparation UC Davis lists for Plant Biology 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.

43%

UC Davis Plant Biology transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.34–3.73

GPA range of admitted transfers

Transfer applicants, 10 admitted

114

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Plant Biology

Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.

Your community college

Which classes count at your community college?

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Major Requirements

UC Davis Plant Biology Major Preparation

The courses UC Davis lists as Plant Biology 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

Complete all of these

CHE 008A Organic Chemistry: Brief Course
CHE 008B Organic Chemistry: Brief Course

Required

STA 013 Elementary Statistics

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Davis Plant Biology transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 43% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Plant Biology were admitted (10 of 23). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.34–3.73.

Does UC Davis have a Plant Biology major for transfer students?

Yes. UC Davis offers Plant Biology (A.B.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Plant Biology?

UC Davis's Plant Biology 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.