Bakersfield College to UCSD
General Biology Transfer Plan
Bakersfield has a match for 16 of UCSD's 18 General Biology prep courses. BILD 5 and MATH 11 have no Bakersfield match, so plan for them before you apply.
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UC San Diego
General BiologyMajor Requirements
General Biology Major Preparation
Courses at Bakersfield College that satisfy UC San Diego's General Biology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Bakersfield College | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL B3A + BIOL B3B — General Biology I + General Biology II | BILD 1 — The Cell | 10 |
| BIOL B3B + BIOL B3A — General Biology II + General Biology I | BILD 2 — Multicellular Life | 10 |
| BIOL B3B + BIOL B3A — General Biology II + General Biology I | BILD 3 — Organismic and Evolutionary Biology | 10 |
| BIOL B3A + BIOL B3B — General Biology I + General Biology II | BILD 4 — Introductory Biology Lab | 10 |
| No Bakersfield match | BILD 5 — Data Analysis and Design for Biologists | — |
| CHEM B1A — General Chemistry I | CHEM 6A — General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM B1A + CHEM B1B — General Chemistry I + General Chemistry and Chemical Analysis | CHEM 6B — General Chemistry II | 10 |
| CHEM B1B — General Chemistry and Chemical Analysis | CHEM 6C — General Chemistry III | 5 |
| CHEM B1B + CHEM B1A — General Chemistry and Chemical Analysis + General Chemistry I | CHEM 7L — Introductory Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | 10 |
| CHEM B30A — Organic Chemistry for Science Majors, I | CHEM 41A — Organic Chemistry I: Structure and Reactivity | 5 |
| CHEM B30A + CHEM B30B — Organic Chemistry for Science Majors, I + Organic Chemistry for Science Majors, II | CHEM 41B — Organic Chemistry II: Reactivity and Synthesis | 10 |
| MATH B6A — Analytic Geometry/Calculus I | MATH 20A — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 4 |
| MATH B6B — Analytic Geometry/Calculus II | MATH 20B — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 4 |
| No Bakersfield match | MATH 11 — Calculus Based Elementary Probability and Statistics | — |
| PHYS B4A — Mechanics and Wave Motion | PHYS 2A — Physics - Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS B4B — Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism | PHYS 2B — Physics - Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| PHYS B4B + PHYS B4C + PHYS B4A — Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism + Optics and Modern Physics + Mechanics and Wave Motion | PHYS 2C — Physics - Fluids, Waves, Thermodynamics, and Optics | 12 |
| PHYS B4A — Mechanics and Wave Motion | PHYS 2BL — Physics Laboratory - Mechanics | 4 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC San Diego 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 UCSD 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 |
6 semesters minimum for MATH B1A onward
MATH B1A through PHYS B4C: 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, UCSD quarters
Bakersfield runs on semesters and UCSD on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCSD's quicker quarter schedule.
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2 UCSD requirements have no Bakersfield match
Bakersfield lists no course for BILD 5 and MATH 11. Check UCSD's General Biology 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 UCSD looks for
Minimum major prep must be complete by the end of spring before fall admission. AP/IB credit counts toward the courses but not the GPA.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Bakersfield for UCSD General 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 16 of the 18 prep courses UCSD lists for General Biology.
What doesn't Bakersfield cover for UCSD General Biology?
BILD 5 and MATH 11. Bakersfield lists no course for them, so check UCSD's General Biology page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Bakersfield CHEM B1A transfer to UCSD?
Yes, for General Biology. Bakersfield CHEM B1A (General Chemistry I) is the match for UCSD CHEM 6A (General Chemistry I) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at Bakersfield for UCSD General Biology?
MATH B1A and BIOL B3A, 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 San Diego for General Biology can match 16 of 18 lower-division prep courses at Bakersfield, including BIOL B3A and BIOL B3B. BILD 5 and MATH 11 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 San Diego, and you get the classes you need for General Biology, semester by semester.
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