UCLA Biochemistry
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 28% of transfer applicants to UCLA Biochemistry were admitted (91 of 321). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.82–3.97.
The major preparation UCLA lists for Biochemistry transfers starts with MATH 31A, MATH 31B and MATH 32A; the full list is below.
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCLA for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.
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Major Requirements
UCLA Biochemistry Major Preparation
The courses UCLA lists as Biochemistry major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCLA's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major requirements
Complete all of these
- MATH 31A Differential and Integral Calculus
- MATH 31B Integration and Infinite Series
- MATH 32A Calculus of Several Variables
- MATH 33A Linear Algebra and Applications
Complete all of these
- CHEM 20A Chemical Structure
- CHEM 20B Chemical Energetics and Change
- CHEM 20L General Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM 30AL General Chemistry Laboratory II
- CHEM 30A Organic Chemistry I: Structure and Reactivity
- CHEM 30B Organic Chemistry II: Reactivity, Synthesis, and Spectroscopy
- CHEM 30BL Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
- CHEM 30C Organic Chemistry III: Reactivity, Synthesis, and Biomolecules
- CHEM 30CL Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
- LIFESCI 7A Cell and Molecular Biology
- LIFESCI 7B Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology
- LIFESCI 7C Physiology and Human Biology
- LIFESCI 7L Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology
Complete 1 of these
- PHYSICS 5A Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Mechanics and Energy and PHYSICS 5B Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Thermodynamics, Fluids, Waves, Light, and Optics and PHYSICS 5C Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Electricity, Magnetism, and Modern Physics
- PHYSICS 1A Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics and PHYSICS 1B Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic Fields and PHYSICS 1C Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electrodynamics, Optics, and Special Relativity and PHYSICS 4BL Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity and Magnetism
Also listed by UCLA
UCLA lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional major preparation courses
- CHEM 153A Biochemistry: Introduction to Structure, Enzymes, and Metabolism
- CHEM 153L Biochemical Methods I
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UCLA Biochemistry transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 28% of transfer applicants to UCLA Biochemistry were admitted (91 of 321). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.82–3.97.
Does UCLA have a Biochemistry major for transfer students?
Yes. UCLA offers Biochemistry (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UCLA for Biochemistry?
UCLA's Biochemistry major preparation includes MATH 31A, MATH 31B, MATH 32A, MATH 33A, CHEM 20A and CHEM 20B, 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 UCLA for Biochemistry?
Admitted Biochemistry transfers to UCLA had GPAs of 3.82–3.97.
Can I use TAG for UCLA Biochemistry?
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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