UC Merced Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology, Pre-Health Emphasis
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UC Merced lists for Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology, Pre-Health Emphasis 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.

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    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology, Pre-Health Emphasis

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    Major Requirements

    UC Merced Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology, Pre-Health Emphasis Major Preparation

    The courses UC Merced lists as Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology, Pre-Health 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
    • BIO 012 Introduction to Organismal Biology
    • BIO 012L Introduction to Organismal 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

    • MATH 011 Calculus I
    • MATH 021 Calculus I for Physical Sciences & Engineering

    Complete 1 of these

    • MATH 012 Calculus II
    • MATH 022 Calculus II for Physical Sciences & Engineering

    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 100 Organic Synthesis and Mechanism
    • DSC 008 Introduction to Data Science
    • 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

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does UC Merced have an Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology, Pre-Health Emphasis major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC Merced offers Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology, Pre-Health 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 Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology, Pre-Health Emphasis?

    UC Merced's Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology, Pre-Health Emphasis major preparation includes BIO 011, BIO 011L, BIO 012, BIO 012L, CHEM 002 and CHEM 002L, 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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