Bakersfield College to UC Berkeley
Molecular and Cell Biology Transfer Plan
Bakersfield has a match for every one of UC Berkeley's 8 Molecular and Cell Biology prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at Bakersfield. Start with MATH B1A and BIOL B3A.
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Molecular and Cell BiologyMajor Requirements
Molecular and Cell Biology Major Preparation
Courses at Bakersfield College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Molecular and Cell Biology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Bakersfield College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL B3A + BIOL B3B — General Biology I + General Biology II | BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL | 10 |
| BIOL B3A — General Biology I | BIOLOGY 1B — General Biology (Plant Form & Function, Ecology, Evolution) | 5 |
| CHEM B1A — General Chemistry I | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL | 5 |
| CHEM B1B — General Chemistry and Chemical Analysis | CHEM 1B — General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM B30A — Organic Chemistry for Science Majors, I | CHEM 3A, CHEM 3AL | 5 |
| CHEM B30B — Organic Chemistry for Science Majors, II | CHEM 3B, CHEM 3BL | 5 |
| MATH B6A — Analytic Geometry/Calculus I | MATH 51 — Calculus I (choose 2) | 4 |
| MATH B6B — Analytic Geometry/Calculus II | MATH 52 — Calculus II (choose 2) | 4 |
| MATH B6C — Calculus III | MATH 53 — Multivariable Calculus (choose 2) | 4 |
| MATH B6E + MATH B6D — Elementary Linear Algebra + Ordinary Differential Equations | MATH 54 — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (choose 2) | 6 |
| No Bakersfield match | PHYSICS 8A — Introductory Physics (recommended) | — |
| No Bakersfield match | PHYSICS 8B — Introductory Physics (recommended) | — |
| PHYS B4A — Mechanics and Wave Motion | PHYSICS 7A — Physics for Scientists and Engineers (recommended) | 4 |
| PHYS B4B — Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism | PHYSICS 7B — Physics for Scientists and Engineers (recommended) | 4 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Berkeley after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Bakersfield College
Complete these five courses at Bakersfield College to start your UC Berkeley GE pattern. Finishing full IGETC/Cal-GETC at the CC is ideal — these five give you the broadest head start, and CCN-tagged courses stay portable if you switch community colleges.
BIOL B11
Concepts of Biology
CHEM B10
Chemistry and Society
HIST B1
World History to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Bakersfield College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL B11 — Concepts of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM B10 — Chemistry and Society | 3 |
Humanities | HIST B1 — World History to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
4 semesters minimum for MATH B1A onward
MATH B1A through MATH B6B: 4 courses, each needing the one before, so 4 semesters minimum. Start MATH B1A in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
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Bakersfield covers all 8 listed courses
Every UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology prep course in the transfer agreement has a Bakersfield match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
Start with MATH B1A and BIOL B3A
MATH B1A and BIOL B3A sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UC Berkeley looks for
Admitted transfers who chose MCB go directly into the major. This has applied since fall 2023.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Bakersfield for UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology?
BIOL B3A, BIOL B3B, CHEM B1A, CHEM B1B, CHEM B30A, CHEM B30B and MATH B6A, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 8 of the 8 prep courses UC Berkeley lists for Molecular and Cell Biology.
What doesn't Bakersfield cover for UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology prep course listed has a Bakersfield match.
Does Bakersfield BIOL B3A transfer to UC Berkeley?
Yes, for Molecular and Cell Biology. Bakersfield BIOL B3A (General Biology I) is the match for UC Berkeley BIOLOGY 1B (General Biology (Plant Form & Function, Ecology, Evolution)) in the transfer agreement.
What is UC Berkeley's transfer admit rate for Molecular and Cell Biology?
23% of all transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to Bakersfield.
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Related Transfer Plans
Bakersfield College students transferring to UC Berkeley for Molecular and Cell Biology can match 8 of 8 lower-division prep courses at Bakersfield, including BIOL B3A and BIOL B3B. Every listed course has a Bakersfield College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH B1A and BIOL B3A are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Bakersfield College and UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Molecular and Cell Biology, semester by semester.
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