UC San Diego Molecular and Cell Biology
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 56% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Molecular and Cell Biology were admitted (192 of 343). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.59–3.93.
The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Molecular and Cell Biology 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).
32 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSD for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major (published as Molecular & Cell Biology).
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Major Requirements
UC San Diego Molecular and Cell Biology Major Preparation
The courses UC San Diego lists as Molecular and Cell Biology 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
- BILD 1 The Cell
- BILD 3 Organismic and Evolutionary Biology
- BILD 4 Introductory Biology Lab
- BILD 5 Data Analysis and Design for Biologists
Courses listed
- CHEM 6A General Chemistry I
- CHEM 6B General Chemistry II
- CHEM 6C General Chemistry III
- CHEM 7L Introductory Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
Courses listed
- 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
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC San Diego Molecular and Cell Biology transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 56% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Molecular and Cell Biology were admitted (192 of 343). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.59–3.93.
Does UC San Diego have a Molecular and Cell Biology major for transfer students?
Yes. UC San Diego offers Molecular and Cell 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 Molecular and Cell Biology?
UC San Diego's Molecular and Cell Biology major preparation includes BILD 1, BILD 3, BILD 4, BILD 5, CHEM 6A and CHEM 6B, 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 Molecular and Cell Biology?
Admitted Molecular and Cell Biology transfers to UC San Diego had GPAs of 3.59–3.93.
Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Molecular and Cell Biology?
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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