UC Merced Biological Sciences, General Biology Emphasis
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 63% of transfer applicants to UC Merced Biological Sciences were admitted (207 of 330). UC publishes one figure for the whole major, not for each emphasis or option. Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.12–3.61.
The major preparation UC Merced lists for Biological Sciences, General Biology 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 Biological Sciences).
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Major Requirements
UC Merced Biological Sciences, General Biology Emphasis Major Preparation
The courses UC Merced lists as Biological Sciences, General Biology 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
- CHEM 002 General Chemistry I
- CHEM 002L General Chemistry I Lab
- CHEM 010 General Chemistry II
- CHEM 010L General Chemistry II Lab
- CHEM 008 Principles of Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 008L Principles of Organic Chemistry Lab
Complete 1 of these options
- MATH 011 Calculus I · MATH 012 Calculus II
- MATH 021 Calculus I for Physical Sciences & Engineering · MATH 022 Calculus II for Physical Sciences & Engineering
Complete 1 of these options
- PHYS 018 Introductory Physics I for Biological Sciences · PHYS 018L Introductory Physics I for Biological Sciences Lab · PHYS 019 Introductory Physics II for Biological Sciences · PHYS 019L Introductory Physics II for Biological Sciences
- 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
Computer science
Complete 1 of these
- BIOE 021 Introduction to Computing with Python
- CSE 019 Introduction to Computing
- CSE 022 Introduction to Programming
- DSC 011 Introductory Computing & Statistical Programming
- ME 021 Engineering Computing
Probability and statistics
Complete 1 of these
- BIO 018 Data Science for Life Sciences
- ECON 010 Statistical Inference
- DSC 008 Introduction to Data Science
- MATH 032 Probability and Statistics
- PSY 010 Analysis of Psychological Data
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
- BIO 012 Introduction to Organismal Biology
- BIO 012L Introduction to Organismal Biology Lab
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Merced Biological Sciences, General Biology Emphasis transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 63% of transfer applicants to UC Merced Biological Sciences were admitted (207 of 330). UC publishes one figure for the whole major, not for each emphasis or option. Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.12–3.61.
Does UC Merced have a Biological Sciences, General Biology Emphasis major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Merced offers Biological Sciences, General Biology 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 Biological Sciences, General Biology Emphasis?
UC Merced's Biological Sciences, General Biology 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 Biological Sciences, General Biology Emphasis?
Admitted Biological Sciences, General Biology Emphasis transfers to UC Merced had GPAs of 3.12–3.61.
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