USC Chemistry (Chemical Biology)
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Chemistry (Chemical Biology) transfers starts with CHEM 105aLg, CHEM 105bL and CHEM 107Lg; the full list is below.
82 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with USC for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
USC Chemistry (Chemical Biology) Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Chemistry (Chemical Biology) major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are USC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Required Core Courses, Lower-Division
Complete all of these
- CHEM 105aLg General Chemistry
- CHEM 105bL General Chemistry
- CHEM 107Lg General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors
- CHEM 108L General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors: Kinetics and Equilibrium
- CHEM 115aLg Advanced General Chemistry
- CHEM 115bL Advanced General Chemistry
- MATH 125g Calculus I
- MATH 126g Calculus II
- PHYS 151Lg Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics, Oscillations and Waves
- PHYS 152L Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
Complete 1 of these
- BISC 220Lg General Biology: Cell Biology and Physiology
- BISC 221Lg Advanced General Biology: Cell Biology and Physiology
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 225 Linear Algebra and Linear Differential Equations
- MATH 226g Calculus III
Required Core Courses, Upper-Division
Complete all of these
- BISC 320Lg Molecular Biology
- CHEM 300L Analytical Chemistry
- CHEM 325aL Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 325bL Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 431 Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics
- CHEM 463L Chemical Nanotechnology Laboratory
- CHEM 467L Advanced Chemical Biology Laboratory
- CHEM 332L Physical Chemical Measurements
- CHEM 423L Advanced Laboratory Techniques in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
- CHEM 465L Chemical Instrumentation
- CHEM 426 Advanced Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 453 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- CHEM 519 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: An Introduction for Chemists
- CHEM 520a Advanced Chemical Biology
- CHEM 520b Advanced Chemical Biology
- CHEM 521 Basic Principles of Physical Methods in Biochemistry
Complete 1 of these
- CHEM 430 Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics
- CHEM 432 Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have a Chemistry major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Chemistry (Chemical Biology) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Chemistry?
USC's Chemistry (Chemical Biology) major preparation includes CHEM 105aLg, CHEM 105bL, CHEM 107Lg, CHEM 108L, CHEM 115aLg and CHEM 115bL, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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