UC Merced Biochemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Merced lists for Biochemical and Biomolecular Engineering transfers starts with BCME 021, CHEM 002 and CHEM 002L; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
UC Merced Biochemical and Biomolecular Engineering Major Preparation
The courses UC Merced lists as Biochemical and Biomolecular Engineering major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Merced's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Major preparation courses required for transfer
Complete all of these
- BCME 021 Introduction to Computing with Python
- CHEM 002 General Chemistry I
- CHEM 002L General Chemistry I Lab
Courses listed
- MATH 021 Calculus I for Physical Sciences & Engineering
- MATH 022 Calculus II for Physical Sciences & Engineering
- MATH 023 Vector Calculus
- MATH 024 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
Courses listed
- PHYS 008 Introductory Physics I for Physical Sciences and PHYS 008L Introductory Physics I for Physical Sciences Lab
- PHYS 009 Introductory Physics II for Physical Sciences and PHYS 009L Introductory Physics II for Physical Sciences Lab
English composition
Required
- WRI 001 Academic Writing
Second course in english composition
Required
- WRI 010 College Reading and Composition
Also listed by UC Merced
UC Merced lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional major preparation courses
- BCME 001 Biochemical & Biomolecular Engineering Seminar
- CHEM 010 General Chemistry II
- CHEM 010L General Chemistry II Lab
- ENGR 030 Introduction to Conservation Principles in Engineering
- ENGR 080 Statistical Modeling and Data Analysis
- ENGR 057 Statics and Dynamics
- ENGR 091 Professional Development: People in an Engineering World
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Merced have a Biochemical and Biomolecular Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Merced offers Biochemical and Biomolecular Engineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Merced for Biochemical and Biomolecular Engineering?
UC Merced's Biochemical and Biomolecular Engineering major preparation includes BCME 021, CHEM 002, CHEM 002L, MATH 021, MATH 022 and MATH 023, 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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