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    UC San Diego General Biology
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UC San Diego lists for General Biology transfers starts with BILD 1, BILD 2 and BILD 3; the full list is below.

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

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    Major Requirements

    UC San Diego General Biology Major Preparation

    The courses UC San Diego lists as General Biology major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are UCSD's own; each community college plan below shows the matching class at that college.

    Lower division major requirements

    Complete all of these

    • BILD 1 The Cell
    • BILD 2 Multicellular Life
    • BILD 3 Organismic and Evolutionary Biology
    • BILD 4 Introductory Biology Lab
    • BILD 5 Data Analysis and Design for Biologists

    Complete all of these

    • 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

    Complete 1 of these options

    • MATH 10A Calculus I · MATH 10B Calculus II · MATH 11 Calculus Based Elementary Probability and Statistics
    • MATH 20A Calculus for Science and Engineering · MATH 20B Calculus for Science and Engineering · MATH 11 Calculus Based Elementary Probability and Statistics

    Complete 1 of these options

    • PHYS 1A Mechanics · PHYS 1AL Mechanics Laboratory · PHYS 1B Electricity and Magnetism · PHYS 1BL Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory · PHYS 1C Waves, Optics, and Modern Physics · PHYS 1CL Waves, Optics, and Modern Physics Laboratory
    • PHYS 2A Physics - Mechanics · PHYS 2B Physics - Electricity and Magnetism · PHYS 2C Physics - Fluids, Waves, Thermodynamics, and Optics · PHYS 2BL Physics Laboratory - Mechanics
    • 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
    • PHYS 2A Physics - Mechanics · PHYS 2B Physics - Electricity and Magnetism · PHYS 2C Physics - Fluids, Waves, Thermodynamics, and Optics · PHYS 2DL Physics Laboratory-Modern Physics
    Options separated by a dot are grouped the way UCSD groups them. UCSD's own General Biology requirements say exactly which of those courses each option needs.

    Admission

    What UCSD Says About General Biology Transfers

    • Screening courses are BILD 1 and 3, Chem 6A-C with 7L, and Math 10A-B or 20A-B. You need a C- or better in each and a 2.5 GPA across them.
    • Minimum major prep must be complete by the end of spring before fall admission. AP/IB credit counts toward the courses but not the GPA.
    • TAG: UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

    From these university pages, checked September 24, 2026: admissions.ucsd.edu · admission.universityofcalifornia.edu

    By Community College

    UCSD General Biology Plans by College

    Each page lists that college's classes for UC San Diego's General Biology major preparation, course by course.

    American River College
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    Bakersfield College
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    City College of San Francisco
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    College of the Canyons
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    De Anza College
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    Diablo Valley College
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    El Camino College
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    Fullerton College
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    Irvine Valley College
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    Las Positas College
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    Long Beach City College
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    Los Angeles Pierce College
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    MiraCosta College
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    Moorpark College
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    Mt. San Antonio College
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    Ohlone College
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    Orange Coast College
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    Palomar College
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    Pasadena City College
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    Riverside City College
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    Saddleback College
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    San Diego Mesa College
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    Santa Barbara City College
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    Santa Monica College
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    Southwestern College
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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does UC San Diego have a General Biology major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC San Diego offers General Biology (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 General Biology?

    UC San Diego's General Biology major preparation includes BILD 1, BILD 2, BILD 3, BILD 4, BILD 5 and CHEM 6A, with more courses in the list on this page. Each community college plan on this page shows which of that college's classes match.

    Can I use TAG for UC San Diego General Biology?

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

    Which community colleges have a UCSD General Biology transfer plan on Transfermatic?

    American River College, Bakersfield College, City College of San Francisco, College of the Canyons, De Anza College, Diablo Valley College, El Camino College, Fullerton College and 17 more. Each plan lists that college's classes for UC San Diego's General Biology major preparation.

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