UC Davis Wildlife, Fish & Conservation Biology
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 60% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Wildlife, Fish & Conservation Biology were admitted (27 of 45). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.37–3.81.
The major preparation UC Davis lists for Wildlife, Fish & Conservation 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.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.
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Major Requirements
UC Davis Wildlife, Fish & Conservation Biology Major Preparation
The courses UC Davis lists as Wildlife, Fish & Conservation 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 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
Physics
Complete all of these
- PHY 001A Principles of Physics
- PHY 001B Principles of Physics
Written & oral expression
Complete 1 of these
- CMN 001 Introduction to Public Speaking
- CMN 003 Interpersonal Communication Competence
- DRA 010 Introduction to Performance & Digital Media
Required
- UWP 001 Introduction to Academic Literacies
Wildlife, fish & conservation biology
Complete 1 of these
- WFC 010 Wildlife Ecology & Conservation
- WFC 050 Natural History of California's Wild Vertebrates
- WFC 051 Introduction to Conservation Biology
Also listed by UC Davis
UC Davis lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Recommended for the wildlife health area of specialization
- CHE 002C General Chemistry
- CHE 118A Organic Chemistry for Health & Life Sciences
- CHE 118B Organic Chemistry for Health & Life Sciences
- CHE 118C Organic Chemistry for Health & Life Sciences
- PHY 007A General Physics
- PHY 007B General Physics
- PHY 007C General Physics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Davis Wildlife, Fish & Conservation Biology transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 60% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Wildlife, Fish & Conservation Biology were admitted (27 of 45). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.37–3.81.
Does UC Davis have a Wildlife, Fish & Conservation Biology major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Davis offers Wildlife, Fish & Conservation Biology (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Wildlife, Fish & Conservation Biology?
UC Davis's Wildlife, Fish & Conservation 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.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Davis for Wildlife, Fish & Conservation Biology?
Admitted Wildlife, Fish & Conservation Biology transfers to UC Davis had GPAs of 3.37–3.81.
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