Bakersfield College to UCLA
Nursing Transfer Plan
Bakersfield has a match for 9 of UCLA's 11 Nursing prep courses. PHYSCI 3 and PHYSCI 13 have no Bakersfield match, so plan for them before you apply.
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NursingMajor Requirements
Nursing Major Preparation
Courses at Bakersfield College that satisfy UCLA's Nursing major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Bakersfield College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | ENGCOMP 3 — English Composition, Rhetoric, and Language | 3 |
| ENGL C1001 or PHIL B9 — Critical Thinking and Writing | English composition courses | 4 |
| CHEM B1B + CHEM B1A — General Chemistry and Chemical Analysis + General Chemistry I | CHEM 20A, CHEM 20B | 10 |
| CHEM B30A — Organic Chemistry for Science Majors, I | CHEM 30A — Organic Chemistry I: Structure and Reactivity | 5 |
| BIOL B3B — General Biology II | LIFESCI 7A — Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| BIOL B33 — Human Anatomy and Physiology II | LIFESCI 7C — Physiology and Human Biology | 4 |
| No Bakersfield match | PHYSCI 3 — Introduction to Human Physiology | — |
| No Bakersfield match | PHYSCI 13 — Introduction to Human Anatomy | — |
| COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking | COMM 1 — Principles of Oral Communication (recommended) | 3 |
| No Bakersfield match | COMM 10 — Introduction to Communication (recommended) | — |
| PSYC C1000 — Introduction to Psychology | PSYCH 10 — Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| BIOL B16 — General Microbiology | NURSING 51 — Medical Microbiology for Nursing Students | 5 |
| MATH B6A — Analytic Geometry/Calculus I | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus (choose 1) | 4 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UCLA 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 UCLA 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 |
3 semesters minimum for CHEM B2A onward
CHEM B2A, then CHEM B1A, then BIOL B3B: each needs the one before, so 3 semesters minimum. Start CHEM B2A in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
Bakersfield semesters, UCLA quarters
Bakersfield runs on semesters and UCLA on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCLA's quicker quarter schedule.
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Your First Semester
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
2 UCLA requirements have no Bakersfield match
Bakersfield lists no course for PHYSCI 3 and PHYSCI 13. Check UCLA's Nursing page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with CHEM B2A and ENGL C1000
CHEM B2A and ENGL C1000 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester.
What UCLA looks for
A separate nursing supplemental application is required, due January 15, 2027, in addition to the UC application.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Bakersfield for UCLA Nursing?
ENGL C1000, ENGL C1001 or PHIL B9, CHEM B1B, CHEM B1A, CHEM B30A, BIOL B3B and BIOL B33, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 9 of the 11 prep courses UCLA lists for Nursing.
What doesn't Bakersfield cover for UCLA Nursing?
PHYSCI 3 and PHYSCI 13. Bakersfield lists no course for them, so check UCLA's Nursing page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Bakersfield ENGL C1000 transfer to UCLA?
Yes, for Nursing. Bakersfield ENGL C1000 (Academic Reading and Writing) is the match for UCLA ENGCOMP 3 (English Composition, Rhetoric, and Language) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at Bakersfield for UCLA Nursing?
CHEM B2A and ENGL C1000. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Related Transfer Plans
Bakersfield College students transferring to UCLA for Nursing can match 9 of 11 lower-division prep courses at Bakersfield, including ENGL C1000 and ENGL C1001 or PHIL B9. PHYSCI 3 and PHYSCI 13 have no Bakersfield College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. CHEM B2A and ENGL C1000 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Bakersfield College and UCLA, and you get the classes you need for Nursing, semester by semester.
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