UCLA Computational Biology
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UCLA lists for Computational Biology transfers starts with CHEM 20A, CHEM 20B and CHEM 20L; 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.
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Major Requirements
UCLA Computational Biology Major Preparation
The courses UCLA lists as Computational Biology 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
- CHEM 20A Chemical Structure
- CHEM 20B Chemical Energetics and Change
- CHEM 20L General Chemistry Laboratory
Complete 1 of these
- COMPTNG 10A Introduction to Programming
- COM SCI 31 Introduction to Computer Science I
Complete all of these
- LIFESCI 7A Cell and Molecular Biology
- LIFESCI 7B Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology
- LIFESCI 7C Physiology and Human Biology
Complete 1 of these options
- C&S BIO M32 Essential Calculus for Mathematical Biologists · MATH M32T Essential Calculus for Mathematical Biologists · LIFESCI 30A Mathematics for Life Scientists · LIFESCI 30B Mathematics for Life Scientists · LIFESCI 40 Statistics of Biological Systems · MATH 33A Linear Algebra and Applications · MATH 33B Differential Equations
- MATH 31A Differential and Integral Calculus · MATH 31B Integration and Infinite Series · MATH 33A Linear Algebra and Applications · MATH 33B Differential Equations · STATS 10 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning
Complete 1 of these
- 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
- 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
Also listed by UCLA
UCLA lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional major preparation courses
1 of these options
- COM SCI 32 Introduction to Computer Science II
- COMPTNG 10B Intermediate Programming · COMPTNG 10C Advanced Programming
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UCLA have a Computational Biology major for transfer students?
Yes. UCLA offers Computational Biology (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UCLA for Computational Biology?
UCLA's Computational Biology major preparation includes CHEM 20A, CHEM 20B, CHEM 20L, COMPTNG 10A, COM SCI 31 and LIFESCI 7A, 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 UCLA Computational Biology?
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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