UC San Diego Bioengineering, Bioinformatics
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 46% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Bioengineering, Bioinformatics were admitted (6 of 13). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.70–3.94.
The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Bioengineering, Bioinformatics transfers starts with BENG 1, BILD 1 and BILD 3; the full list is below.
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
38 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSD 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 - Bioinformatics).
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Major Requirements
UC San Diego Bioengineering, Bioinformatics Major Preparation
The courses UC San Diego lists as Bioengineering, Bioinformatics 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
Required
- BENG 1 Introduction to Bioengineering
Courses listed
- BILD 1 The Cell
- BILD 3 Organismic and Evolutionary Biology
- BILD 4 Introductory Biology Lab
Courses listed
- CHEM 6A General Chemistry I
- CHEM 6B General Chemistry II
Required
- CSE 11 Introduction to Programming and Computational Problem Solving - Accelerated Pace
Courses listed
- CSE 12 Basic Data Structures and Object-Oriented Design
- CSE 21 Mathematics for Algorithms and Systems
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- 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 2C Physics - Fluids, Waves, Thermodynamics, and Optics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC San Diego Bioengineering, Bioinformatics transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 46% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Bioengineering, Bioinformatics were admitted (6 of 13). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.70–3.94.
Does UC San Diego have a Bioengineering, Bioinformatics major for transfer students?
Yes. UC San Diego offers Bioengineering, Bioinformatics (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, Bioinformatics?
UC San Diego's Bioengineering, Bioinformatics major preparation includes BENG 1, BILD 1, BILD 3, BILD 4, CHEM 6A and CHEM 6B, 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 San Diego for Bioengineering, Bioinformatics?
Admitted Bioengineering, Bioinformatics transfers to UC San Diego had GPAs of 3.70–3.94.
Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Bioengineering, Bioinformatics?
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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