Bakersfield College to UCI
Nursing Science Transfer Plan
Bakersfield has a match for 10 of UCI's 11 Nursing Science prep courses. BIO SCI 97 has no Bakersfield match, so plan for it before you apply.
From
Bakersfield College
To
UC Irvine
Nursing ScienceMajor Requirements
Nursing Science Major Preparation
Courses at Bakersfield College that satisfy UC Irvine's Nursing Science 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 |
| CHEM B1A + CHEM B1B — General Chemistry I + General Chemistry and Chemical Analysis | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, CHEM 1C | 10 |
| No Bakersfield match | BIO SCI 97 — Genetics | — |
| BIOL B33 + BIOL B32 — Human Anatomy and Physiology II + Human Anatomy and Physiology I | BIO SCI E109, BIO SCI E112L (choose 1) | 8 |
| BIOL B16 — General Microbiology | BIO SCI M122, BIO SCI M118L (choose 1) | 5 |
| BIOL B32 + BIOL B33 — Human Anatomy and Physiology I + Human Anatomy and Physiology II | BIO SCI D170 — Applied Human Anatomy | 8 |
| PHIL B10 — Introduction to Ethics | PHILOS 4 — Introduction to Ethics (choose 1) | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 — Introduction to Psychology | COGS 7A — Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PBHS B20 — Introduction to Public Health | PUBHLTH 1 — Principles of Public Health | 3 |
| STAT C1000 or PSYC B5 — Introduction to Statistics | STATS 7 — Basic Statistics (choose 1) | 4 |
| STAT C1000 or PSYC B5 — Introduction to Statistics | STATS 8 — Introduction to Biological Statistics (choose 1) | 4 |
| ANTH B2 — Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ANTHRO 2A — Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology (choose 1) | 3 |
| SOCI B1 — Introduction to Sociology | SOCIOL 1 — Introduction to Sociology (choose 1) | 3 |
| SOCI B2 — Problems of Modern Society | SOCIOL 3 — Introduction to Social Problems (choose 1) | 3 |
| PSYC B20 — Social Psychology | SOCIOL 31 — Introduction to Social Psychology (choose 1) | 3 |
| MEDS B35 or PSYC B40 — Lifespan Development | NUR SCI 116 — Human Growth and Development through the Lifespan (recommended) | 3 |
| No Bakersfield match | NUR SCI 50 — Nutrition Across the Lifespan (recommended) | — |
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
Complete these five courses at Bakersfield College to start your UCI 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 |
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
A preview of what Transfermatic generates — exact courses, in the right order, every semester.
Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
BIO SCI 97 has no Bakersfield match
Bakersfield lists no course for BIO SCI 97. Check UCI's Nursing Science page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with BIOL B3A and PHIL B10
BIOL B3A and PHIL B10 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
More than one way to cover STATS 7
For UCI STATS 7, Bakersfield accepts STAT C1000 or PSYC B5. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Bakersfield for UCI Nursing Science?
BIOL B3A, CHEM B1A, CHEM B1B, BIOL B33, BIOL B32, BIOL B16 and PHIL B10, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 10 of the 11 prep courses UCI lists for Nursing Science.
What doesn't Bakersfield cover for UCI Nursing Science?
BIO SCI 97. Bakersfield lists no course for it, so check UCI's Nursing Science page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does Bakersfield BIOL B3A transfer to UCI?
Yes, for Nursing Science. Bakersfield BIOL B3A (General Biology I) is the match for UCI BIO SCI 93 (DNA to Organisms) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at Bakersfield for UCI Nursing Science?
BIOL B3A and PHIL B10, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Related Transfer Plans
Bakersfield College students transferring to UC Irvine for Nursing Science can match 10 of 11 lower-division prep courses at Bakersfield, including BIOL B3A and CHEM B1A. BIO SCI 97 has no Bakersfield College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. BIOL B3A and PHIL B10 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Bakersfield College and UC Irvine, and you get the classes you need for Nursing Science, semester by semester.
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