USC Human Biology
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Human Biology transfers starts with HBIO 120, HBIO 202Lg and HBIO 301L; 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 Human Biology Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Human 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.
General Core (21 Units)
Complete all of these
- HBIO 120 Introduction to Human and Evolutionary Biology
- HBIO 202Lg Nutrition for Life
- HBIO 301L Human Anatomy
Complete 1 of these
- BISC 120Lg General Biology: Organismal Biology and Evolution
- BISC 121Lg Advanced General Biology: Organismal Biology and Evolution
- HBIO 200Lg The Human Animal
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 108g Contemporary Precalculus
- MATH 125g Calculus I
- MATH 126g Calculus II
Human Physiology and Metabolism (16 units)
Complete all of these
- HBIO 302L Nutrition and Metabolism
- HBIO 370 Genetics and Disease
- HBIO 360L Nutrition and Disease
- HBIO 407L Endocrinology and Metabolism
- HBIO 408L Biomechanics
- HBIO 420L Applied Human Physiology
Human Evolutionary Biology (16 units)
Complete all of these
- HBIO 300 Evolution, Ecology, and Culture
- HBIO 306 Biology of the Non-Human Primates
- HBIO 308 Origins and Evolution of Human Behavior
- HBIO 403L Forensic Science of the Bones
- HBIO 405 Evolutionary Medicine
- HBIO 406 Theory and Method in Human Evolutionary Biology
Human Performance (16 units)
Complete all of these
- HBIO 250g The Pharmacology of Performance-Enhancing Drugs
- HBIO 320 Muscle Physiology
- HBIO 400L Motor Control and Learning
- HBIO 401L Physiology of Movement
- HBIO 441L Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Also listed by USC
USC lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Restricted Electives (8 Units)
- BISC 300L Microbiology
- BISC 307L General Physiology
- BISC 312x Molecular Biochemistry
- BISC 313L Evolution and Population Genetics
- BISC 320Lg Molecular Biology
- BISC 325 Genetics
- BISC 421 Neurobiology
- BISC 423 Epilepsy to Ecstasy: Biological Basis of Neurological Disorders
- CHEM 322aL Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 322bL Organic Chemistry
- HBIO 309 The Human Machine
- HBIO 409 Metabolic Diseases
- HBIO 435 Neurobiology of Feeding Behavior and Obesity
- HBIO 442L Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries
- PSYC 339Lg Origins of the Mind
- PSYC 360 Psychological Disorders
- QBIO 305g Statistics for Biological Sciences
1 of these
- MATH 114xg Foundations of Statistics
- MATH 208x Elementary Probability and Statistics
- PSYC 274Lg Statistics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have a Human Biology major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Human Biology and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Human Biology?
USC's Human Biology major preparation includes HBIO 120, HBIO 202Lg, HBIO 301L, BISC 120Lg, BISC 121Lg and HBIO 200Lg, 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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