UC Irvine Biology/Education
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Irvine lists for Biology/Education transfers starts with BIO SCI 93, BIO SCI 94 and CHEM 1A; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
UC Irvine Biology/Education Major Preparation
The courses UC Irvine lists as Biology/Education major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCI's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
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 14 California Teach 1: Introduction to Science and Mathematics Teaching
- LPS 60 The Making of Modern Science
- EDUC 55 Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science
- BIO SCI 97 Genetics
- BIO SCI 98 Biochemistry
- BIO SCI 99 Molecular Biology
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Irvine have a Biology/Education major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Irvine offers Biology/Education (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Irvine for Biology/Education?
UC Irvine's Biology/Education 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. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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