UC Irvine Biological Sciences
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Irvine lists for Biological Sciences transfers starts with BIO SCI 93, BIO SCI 94 and CHEM 1A; the full list is below.
UC Irvine offers TAG for Biological Sciences for fall 2027, with a minimum 3.4 GPA.
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Biological SciencesMajor Requirements
UC Irvine Biological Sciences Major Preparation
The courses UC Irvine lists as Biological Sciences major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCI's own; each community college plan below shows the matching class at that college.
Major preparation courses required for transfer
Complete all of these
- BIO SCI 93 DNA to Organisms
- BIO SCI 94 Organisms to Ecosystems
- CHEM 1A General Chemistry
- CHEM 1B General Chemistry
- CHEM 1C General Chemistry
- CHEM 1LC General Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM 1LD General Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM 51A Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 51B Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 51LB Organic Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM 51C Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 51LC Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Complete 1 of these
- PHYSICS 3A Basic Physics I and PHYSICS 3B Basic Physics II and PHYSICS 3LB Basic Physics Laboratory II and PHYSICS 3C Basic Physics III and PHYSICS 3LC Basic Physics Laboratory III
- PHYSICS 7C Classical Physics and PHYSICS 7LC Classical Physics Laboratory and PHYSICS 7D Classical Physics and PHYSICS 7LD Classical Physics Laboratory and PHYSICS 7E Classical Physics
Mathematics requirement
Required
- Mathematics Requirement
Also listed by UCI
UCI lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional approved courses for the major
- BIO SCI 97 Genetics
- BIO SCI 98 Biochemistry
- BIO SCI 99 Molecular Biology
Admission
What UCI Says About Biological Sciences Transfers
- Complete a year each of general chemistry with lab, organic chemistry with lab and biology (Bio Sci 93/94) with a C or better, by the end of spring. Minimum GPA is 3.0.
- TAG is available for fall 2027. Biological Sciences is excluded from TAG starting with fall 2028.
- General education: UCI says IGETC may not be recommended for transfers in engineering, mathematics or science majors.
From these university pages, checked September 24, 2026: admissions.uci.edu · admissions.uci.edu · admissions.uci.edu · admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
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UCI Biological Sciences Plans by College
Each page lists that college's classes for UC Irvine's Biological Sciences major preparation, course by course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Irvine have a Biological Sciences major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Irvine offers Biological Sciences (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Irvine for Biological Sciences?
UC Irvine's Biological Sciences major preparation includes BIO SCI 93, BIO SCI 94, CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, CHEM 1C and CHEM 1LC, with more courses in the list on this page. Each community college plan on this page shows which of that college's classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Irvine for Biological Sciences?
TAG for Biological Sciences needs at least a 3.4 for fall 2027.
Can I use TAG for UC Irvine Biological Sciences?
UC Irvine offers TAG for Biological Sciences for fall 2027, with a minimum 3.4 GPA.
Which community colleges have a UCI Biological Sciences transfer plan on Transfermatic?
American River College, Bakersfield College, City College of San Francisco, College of the Canyons, De Anza College, Diablo Valley College, El Camino College, Fullerton College and 17 more. Each plan lists that college's classes for UC Irvine's Biological Sciences major preparation.
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