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    UC San Diego Pharmacological Chemistry
    Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

    For fall 2025, 45% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Pharmacological Chemistry were admitted (26 of 58). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.53–3.96.

    The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Pharmacological Chemistry transfers starts with BILD 1, BILD 2 and CHEM 6A; the full list is below.

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

    42 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSD for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

    45%
    UCSD Pharmacological Chemistry transfer admit rate, fall 2025
    3.53–3.96
    GPA range of admitted transfers
    58
    Transfer applicants, 26 admitted
    42
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Pharmacological Chemistry

    Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.

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    Major Requirements

    UC San Diego Pharmacological Chemistry Major Preparation

    The courses UC San Diego lists as Pharmacological Chemistry 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 2 Multicellular Life

    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
    • CHEM 41C Organic Chemistry III: Synthesis, Reactivity, and Macromolecules
    • CHEM 43A Organic Chemistry Laboratory

    Courses listed

    • PHYS 2BL Physics Laboratory - Mechanics
    • PHYS 2CL Physics Laboratory - Electricity and Magnetism
    • PHYS 2DL Physics Laboratory-Modern Physics

    Complete 1 of these options

    • MATH 10A Calculus I · MATH 10B Calculus II · MATH 10C Calculus III · MATH 11 Calculus Based Elementary Probability and Statistics
    • 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

    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 2BL Physics Laboratory - Mechanics · 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 2BL Physics Laboratory - Mechanics · PHYS 2D Physics - Relativity and Quantum Physics · PHYS 2DL Physics Laboratory-Modern Physics
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCSD's own Pharmacological Chemistry requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the UC San Diego Pharmacological Chemistry transfer acceptance rate?

    For fall 2025, 45% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Pharmacological Chemistry were admitted (26 of 58). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.53–3.96.

    Does UC San Diego have a Pharmacological Chemistry major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC San Diego offers Pharmacological Chemistry (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 Pharmacological Chemistry?

    UC San Diego's Pharmacological Chemistry major preparation includes BILD 1, BILD 2, CHEM 6A, CHEM 6B, CHEM 6C and CHEM 7L, 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 Pharmacological Chemistry?

    Admitted Pharmacological Chemistry transfers to UC San Diego had GPAs of 3.53–3.96.

    Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Pharmacological Chemistry?

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

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