Bakersfield College to UCI
Biological Sciences Transfer Plan
Bakersfield has a match for 6 of UCI's 9 Biological Sciences prep courses. BIO SCI 97, BIO SCI 98 and BIO SCI 99 have no Bakersfield match, so plan for them before you apply.
From
Bakersfield College
To
UC Irvine
Biological SciencesUC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
UCI offers TAG for Biological Sciences for fall 2027 applicants, with a minimum 3.4 GPA. File during the TAG window the fall before you transfer, and check UCI's TAG page, since its list of eligible majors changes.
Major Requirements
Biological Sciences Major Preparation
Courses at Bakersfield College that satisfy UC Irvine's Biological Sciences major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Bakersfield College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL B3A — General Biology I | BIO SCI 93 — DNA to Organisms | 5 |
| BIOL B3B — General Biology II | BIO SCI 94 — Organisms to Ecosystems | 5 |
| CHEM B1B + CHEM B1A — General Chemistry and Chemical Analysis + General Chemistry I | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, CHEM 1C, CHEM 1LC, CHEM 1LD | 10 |
| CHEM B30A + CHEM B30B — Organic Chemistry for Science Majors, I + Organic Chemistry for Science Majors, II | CHEM 51A, CHEM 51B, CHEM 51LB, CHEM 51C, CHEM 51LC | 10 |
| No Bakersfield match | BIO SCI 97 — Genetics | — |
| No Bakersfield match | BIO SCI 98 — Biochemistry | — |
| No Bakersfield match | BIO SCI 99 — Molecular Biology | — |
| PHYS B4A — Mechanics and Wave Motion | PHYSICS 3A, PHYSICS 3B, PHYSICS 3LB, PHYSICS 3C, PHYSICS 3LC (choose 1) | 4 |
| PHYS B4B + PHYS B4A — Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism + Mechanics and Wave Motion | PHYSICS 7C, PHYSICS 7LC, PHYSICS 7D, PHYSICS 7LD, PHYSICS 7E (choose 1) | 8 |
| MATH B6B (or another listed option) — Analytic Geometry/Calculus II | Mathematics Requirement | 4 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Irvine after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Bakersfield College
UCI's Biological Sciences program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Bakersfield College courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
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 |
UCI Biological Sciences: full GE notes
UCI says IGETC may not be recommended for science majors like Biological Sciences, so El Camino students should place chemistry and biology ahead of general education.
6 semesters minimum for MATH B1A onward
MATH B1A through MATH B6E: 6 courses, each needing the one before, so 6 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start MATH B1A first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
Bakersfield semesters, UCI quarters
Bakersfield runs on semesters and UCI on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCI's quicker quarter schedule.
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Your First Semester
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
3 UCI requirements have no Bakersfield match
Bakersfield lists no course for BIO SCI 97, BIO SCI 98 and BIO SCI 99. Check UCI's Biological Sciences page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
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 UCI looks for
Complete a year each of general chemistry with lab, organic chemistry with lab and biology (Bio Sci 93/94) with a C or better, by the end of spring. Minimum GPA is 3.0.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Bakersfield for UCI Biological Sciences?
BIOL B3A, BIOL B3B, CHEM B1B, CHEM B1A, CHEM B30A, CHEM B30B and PHYS B4A. Together they match 6 of the 9 prep courses UCI lists for Biological Sciences.
What doesn't Bakersfield cover for UCI Biological Sciences?
BIO SCI 97, BIO SCI 98 and BIO SCI 99. Bakersfield lists no course for them, so check UCI's Biological Sciences page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Bakersfield BIOL B3A transfer to UCI?
Yes, for Biological Sciences. Bakersfield BIOL B3A (General Biology I) is the match for UCI BIO SCI 93 (DNA to Organisms) in the transfer agreement.
Can I use TAG for UCI Biological Sciences?
UCI lists Biological Sciences as TAG-eligible for fall 2027, with a minimum 3.4 GPA. Check UCI's TAG page before you count on it for a later term.
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Related Transfer Plans
Bakersfield College students transferring to UC Irvine for Biological Sciences can match 6 of 9 lower-division prep courses at Bakersfield, including BIOL B3A and BIOL B3B. BIO SCI 97 and BIO SCI 98 have no 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 Irvine, and you get the classes you need for Biological Sciences, semester by semester.
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