UC San Diego Bioengineering, Biotechnology
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Bioengineering, Biotechnology transfers starts with MAE 8, BILD 1 and BENG 1; 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.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Bioengineering, Biotechnology

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Major Requirements

UC San Diego Bioengineering, Biotechnology Major Preparation

The courses UC San Diego lists as Bioengineering, Biotechnology 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

MAE 8 MATLAB Programming for Engineering Analysis
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 2C Physics - Fluids, Waves, Thermodynamics, and Optics
PHYS 2CL Physics Laboratory - Electricity and Magnetism

Courses listed

CHEM 6A General Chemistry I
CHEM 6B General Chemistry II
CHEM 6C General Chemistry III
CHEM 7L Introductory Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 41A Organic Chemistry I: Structure and Reactivity
CHEM 41B Organic Chemistry II: Reactivity and Synthesis

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

UC San Diego's Bioengineering, Biotechnology major preparation includes MAE 8, BILD 1, BENG 1, MATH 18, MATH 20A and MATH 20B, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.