UC Davis Plant Sciences
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 64% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Plant Sciences were admitted (23 of 36). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.21–3.83.
The major preparation UC Davis lists for Plant Sciences 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.
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Major Requirements
UC Davis Plant Sciences Major Preparation
The courses UC Davis lists as Plant Sciences 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 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
Physics
Complete all of these
- PHY 007A General Physics
- PHY 007B General Physics
- PHY 007C General Physics
Plant science
Complete all of these
- PLS 002 Botany & Physiology of Cultivated Plants
- PLS 003 Seminar: Overview of the Plant Sciences Major
- PLS 021 Application of Computers in Technology
Crop production & agroecology option
Complete all of these
- PLS 007 Just Coffee: The Biology, Ecology & Socioeconomic Impacts of the World’s Favorite Drink
- PLS 049 Organic Crop Production Practices
Complete 1 of these
- ARE 015 Population, Environment & World Agriculture
- CRD 020 Food Systems
- IAD 010 Introduction to International Agricultural Development
Crop quality & safety option
Complete all of these
- PLS 006 Flower Power; Art & Science of Flowers & Their Uses
- PLS 007 Just Coffee: The Biology, Ecology & Socioeconomic Impacts of the World’s Favorite Drink
Plant breeding, genetics, & genomics option
Complete 1 of these
- PLS 007 Just Coffee: The Biology, Ecology & Socioeconomic Impacts of the World’s Favorite Drink
- PLS 049 Organic Crop Production Practices
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Davis Plant Sciences transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 64% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Plant Sciences were admitted (23 of 36). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.21–3.83.
Does UC Davis have a Plant Sciences major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Davis offers Plant Sciences (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Plant Sciences?
UC Davis's Plant Sciences 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 Plant Sciences?
Admitted Plant Sciences transfers to UC Davis had GPAs of 3.21–3.83.
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