UC San Diego Biological Anthropology
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Biological Anthropology transfers starts with ANTH 2, BILD 1 and BILD 2; the full list is below.
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
33 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSD for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
UC San Diego Biological Anthropology Major Preparation
The courses UC San Diego lists as Biological Anthropology 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
- ANTH 2 Human Origins
Courses listed
- BILD 1 The Cell
- BILD 2 Multicellular Life
Courses listed
- CHEM 6A General Chemistry I
- CHEM 6B General Chemistry II
- CHEM 6C General Chemistry III
Complete 2 of these
- MATH 10A Calculus I
- MATH 10B Calculus II
- MATH 10C Calculus III
- MATH 20A Calculus for Science and Engineering
- MATH 20B Calculus for Science and Engineering
- MATH 20C Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 11 Calculus Based Elementary Probability and Statistics
- PSYC 60 Introduction to Statistics
Complete 1 of these
- ANTH 5 The Human Machine: The Skeleton Within
- ANTH 42 Primates in a Human-Dominated World
- ANTH 43 Introduction to Biology and Culture of Race
- PSYC 1 Psychology
- SOCI 70 General Sociology for Pre-Medical Students
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC San Diego have a Biological Anthropology major for transfer students?
Yes. UC San Diego offers Biological Anthropology (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 Biological Anthropology?
UC San Diego's Biological Anthropology major preparation includes ANTH 2, BILD 1, BILD 2, CHEM 6A, CHEM 6B and CHEM 6C, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Biological Anthropology?
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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