UC Merced Bioengineering, Biotechnology Emphasis
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 41% of transfer applicants to UC Merced Bioengineering were admitted (20 of 49). UC publishes one figure for the whole major, not for each emphasis or option. Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.12–3.59.
The major preparation UC Merced lists for Bioengineering, Biotechnology Emphasis transfers starts with BIO 011, BIO 011L and CHEM 002; 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.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major (published as Bioengineering).
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Major Requirements
UC Merced Bioengineering, Biotechnology Emphasis Major Preparation
The courses UC Merced lists as Bioengineering, Biotechnology Emphasis 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
Courses listed
- CHEM 002 General Chemistry I and CHEM 002L General Chemistry I Lab
- CHEM 010 General Chemistry II and CHEM 010L General Chemistry II 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
Courses listed
- BIOE 001 Bioengineering Seminar
- BIOE 002 Fundamentals of Molecular Biology and BIOE 002L Fundamentals of Molecular Biology Laboratory
- BIOE 021 Introduction to Computing with Python
- BIOE 065 Biocircuits Theory
Courses listed
- ENGR 030 Introduction to Conservation Principles in Engineering
- ENGR 080 Statistical Modeling and Data Analysis
- ENGR 091 Professional Development: People in an Engineering World
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
- CHEM 008 Principles of Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 008L Principles of Organic Chemistry Lab
Technical electives
2 of these options
- BIO 003 To Know Ourselves: Molecular Basis of Health and Disease
- ENGR 057 Statics and Dynamics
- MIST 050 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- ENGR 045 Introduction to Materials · BIOE 045 Introduction to Biomaterials
- BIOE 060 Signals, Systems and Digital Imaging Processing · EE 060 Boolean Algebra and Digital Circuits
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Merced Bioengineering, Biotechnology Emphasis transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 41% of transfer applicants to UC Merced Bioengineering were admitted (20 of 49). UC publishes one figure for the whole major, not for each emphasis or option. Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.12–3.59.
Does UC Merced have a Bioengineering, Biotechnology Emphasis major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Merced offers Bioengineering, Biotechnology Emphasis (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Merced for Bioengineering, Biotechnology Emphasis?
UC Merced's Bioengineering, Biotechnology Emphasis major preparation includes BIO 011, BIO 011L, CHEM 002, CHEM 002L, CHEM 010 and CHEM 010L, 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 Bioengineering, Biotechnology Emphasis?
Admitted Bioengineering, Biotechnology Emphasis transfers to UC Merced had GPAs of 3.12–3.59.
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