UC San Diego Biology with a Specialization in Bioinformatics
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Biology with a Specialization in Bioinformatics transfers starts with BILD 1, BILD 3 and BILD 4; the full list is below.
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
46 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 Biology with a Specialization in Bioinformatics Major Preparation
The courses UC San Diego lists as Biology with a Specialization in 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
Courses listed
- BILD 1 The Cell
- BILD 3 Organismic and Evolutionary Biology
- BILD 4 Introductory Biology Lab
- BILD 5 Data Analysis and Design for Biologists
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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
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- CHEM 6A General Chemistry I
- CHEM 6B General Chemistry II
- CHEM 6C General Chemistry III
- CHEM 7L Introductory Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
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- CHEM 41A Organic Chemistry I: Structure and Reactivity
- CHEM 41B Organic Chemistry II: Reactivity and Synthesis
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- CSE 11 Introduction to Programming and Computational Problem Solving - Accelerated Pace
- CSE 12 Basic Data Structures and Object-Oriented Design
- CSE 21 Mathematics for Algorithms and Systems
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- PHYS 2A Physics - Mechanics
- PHYS 2B Physics - Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS 2C Physics - Fluids, Waves, Thermodynamics, and Optics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC San Diego have a Biology with a Specialization in Bioinformatics major for transfer students?
Yes. UC San Diego offers Biology with a Specialization in 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 Biology with a Specialization in Bioinformatics?
UC San Diego's Biology with a Specialization in Bioinformatics major preparation includes BILD 1, BILD 3, BILD 4, BILD 5, 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.
Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Biology with a Specialization in Bioinformatics?
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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