UC San Diego Bioengineering, BioSystems
    Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

    For fall 2025, 59% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Bioengineering, BioSystems were admitted (16 of 27). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.55–3.77.

    The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Bioengineering, BioSystems transfers starts with CHEM 6A, CHEM 6B and ECE 35; the full list is below.

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

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

    59%
    UCSD Bioengineering, BioSystems transfer admit rate, fall 2025
    3.55–3.77
    GPA range of admitted transfers
    27
    Transfer applicants, 16 admitted
    34
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Bioengineering, BioSystems

    Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major (published as Bioengineering: Biosystems).

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    Major Requirements

    UC San Diego Bioengineering, BioSystems Major Preparation

    The courses UC San Diego lists as Bioengineering, BioSystems 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

    Courses listed

    • CHEM 6A General Chemistry I
    • CHEM 6B General Chemistry II

    Courses listed

    • ECE 35 Introduction to Analog Design
    • ECE 45 Circuits and Systems

    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

    • BENG 1 Introduction to Bioengineering
    • BENG 2 Introductory Computer Programming and MATLAB
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCSD's own Bioengineering, BioSystems requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the UC San Diego Bioengineering, BioSystems transfer acceptance rate?

    For fall 2025, 59% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Bioengineering, BioSystems were admitted (16 of 27). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.55–3.77.

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

    Yes. UC San Diego offers Bioengineering, BioSystems (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, BioSystems?

    UC San Diego's Bioengineering, BioSystems major preparation includes CHEM 6A, CHEM 6B, ECE 35, ECE 45, MATH 18 and MATH 20A, 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, BioSystems?

    Admitted Bioengineering, BioSystems transfers to UC San Diego had GPAs of 3.55–3.77.

    Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Bioengineering, BioSystems?

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

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