UC San Diego Bioengineering
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 42% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Bioengineering were admitted (47 of 113). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.60–4.00.

The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Bioengineering transfers starts with BILD 1, BENG 1 and MATH 18; the full list is below.

UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

40 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSD for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

42%

UCSD Bioengineering transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.60–4.00

GPA range of admitted transfers

113

Transfer applicants, 47 admitted

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Bioengineering

Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.

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Which classes count at your community college?

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Major Requirements

UC San Diego Bioengineering Major Preparation

The courses UC San Diego lists as Bioengineering major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are UCSD's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division major requirements

Complete all of these

BILD 1 The Cell
BENG 1 Introduction to Bioengineering

Courses listed

MATH 18 Linear Algebra
MATH 20A Calculus for Science and Engineering
MATH 20B Calculus for Science and Engineering
MATH 20C Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering
MATH 20D Introduction to Differential Equations
MATH 20E Vector Calculus

Courses listed

PHYS 2A Physics - Mechanics
PHYS 2B Physics - Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 2BL Physics Laboratory - Mechanics
PHYS 2C Physics - Fluids, Waves, Thermodynamics, and Optics
PHYS 2CL Physics Laboratory - Electricity and Magnetism

Courses listed

MAE 3 Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Design
MAE 8 MATLAB Programming for Engineering Analysis

Courses listed

CHEM 6A General Chemistry I
CHEM 6B General Chemistry II
CHEM 7L Introductory Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCSD's own Bioengineering requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC San Diego Bioengineering transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 42% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Bioengineering were admitted (47 of 113). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.60–4.00.

Does UC San Diego have a Bioengineering major for transfer students?

Yes. UC San Diego offers Bioengineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to UC San Diego for Bioengineering?

UC San Diego's Bioengineering major preparation includes BILD 1, BENG 1, MATH 18, MATH 20A, MATH 20B and MATH 20C, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.