UC Merced Biochemistry
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 44% of transfer applicants to UC Merced Biochemistry were admitted (26 of 59). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.04–3.50.
The major preparation UC Merced lists for Biochemistry transfers starts with BIO 011, BIO 011L and BIO 012; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Merced for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
UC Merced lists this program for transfer students starting Fall 2027.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.
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Major Requirements
UC Merced Biochemistry Major Preparation
The courses UC Merced lists as Biochemistry 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
- BIO 011 Introduction to Molecular Biology
- BIO 011L Introduction to Molecular Biology Lab
- BIO 012 Introduction to Organismal Biology
- BIO 012L Introduction to Organismal Biology Lab
- MATH 021 Calculus I for Physical Sciences & Engineering
- MATH 022 Calculus II for Physical Sciences & Engineering
- CHEM 002 General Chemistry I
- CHEM 002L General Chemistry I Lab
- CHEM 008 Principles of Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 008L Principles of Organic Chemistry Lab
- CHEM 010 General Chemistry II
- CHEM 010L General Chemistry II Lab
Complete 1 of these
- BIOE 021 Introduction to Computing with Python
- CSE 005 Introduction to Computer Applications
- CSE 019 Introduction to Computing
- DSC 008 Introduction to Data Science
- DSC 011 Introductory Computing & Statistical Programming
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
- MATH 032 Probability and Statistics
- PHYS 008 Introductory Physics I for Physical Sciences
- PHYS 008L Introductory Physics I for Physical Sciences Lab
- PHYS 009 Introductory Physics II for Physical Sciences
- PHYS 009L Introductory Physics II for Physical Sciences Lab
- CHEM 100 Organic Synthesis and Mechanism
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Merced Biochemistry transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 44% of transfer applicants to UC Merced Biochemistry were admitted (26 of 59). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.04–3.50.
Does UC Merced have a Biochemistry major for transfer students?
UC Merced lists Biochemistry (B.S.) for transfer students starting Fall 2027, with the major preparation it expects them to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Merced for Biochemistry?
UC Merced's Biochemistry major preparation includes BIO 011, BIO 011L, BIO 012, BIO 012L, MATH 021 and MATH 022, 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 Merced for Biochemistry?
Admitted Biochemistry transfers to UC Merced had GPAs of 3.04–3.50.
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