City College of San Francisco to UC Berkeley
Molecular and Cell Biology Transfer Plan
CCSF 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 CCSF. Start with CHEM 40 and MATH 110A.
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Molecular and Cell BiologyMajor Requirements
Molecular and Cell Biology Major Preparation
Courses at City College of San Francisco that satisfy UC Berkeley's Molecular and Cell Biology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at City College of San Francisco | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 100A — General Biology | BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL | 5 |
| BIO 100B — General Biology | BIOLOGY 1B — General Biology (Plant Form & Function, Ecology, Evolution) | 5 |
| CHEM 101A — General College Chemistry | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL | 6 |
| CHEM 101B — General College Chemistry | CHEM 1B — General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 212A — Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 3A, CHEM 3AL | 6 |
| CHEM 212B — Organic Chemistry II | CHEM 3B, CHEM 3BL | 6 |
| MATH 110A — Calculus I | MATH 51 — Calculus I (choose 2) | 5 |
| MATH 110B — Calculus II | MATH 52 — Calculus II (choose 2) | 5 |
| MATH 110C — Calculus III | MATH 53 — Multivariable Calculus (choose 2) | 5 |
| MATH 130 or (MATH 120 and MATH 125) — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | MATH 54 — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (choose 2) | 5 |
| MATH 115 — Discrete Mathematics | MATH 55 — Discrete Mathematics (choose 2) | 3 |
| PHYC 2AC + PHYC 2A + PHYC 2AL — Introductory Physics I-Calculus Supplement + Introductory Physics I + Introductory Physics Laboratory I | PHYSICS 8A — Introductory Physics (recommended) | 4.5 |
| PHYC 2B + PHYC 2BC + PHYC 2BL — Introductory Physics II + Introductory Physics II-Calculus Supplement + Introductory Physics Laboratory II | PHYSICS 8B — Introductory Physics (recommended) | 4.5 |
| PHYC 4A + PHYC 4AL — Classical Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers + Mechanics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers | PHYSICS 7A — Physics for Scientists and Engineers (recommended) | 4 |
| PHYC 4BL + PHYC 4B — Electromagnetism Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers + Electromagnetism for Scientists and Engineers | PHYSICS 7B — Physics for Scientists and Engineers (recommended) | 4 |
General Education
Foundation GE at City College of San Francisco
Complete these five courses at City College of San Francisco 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.
BIO 10
Animal Biology
CHEM 101A
General College Chemistry
HIST 1
The United States Since 1900
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at City College of San Francisco | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 10 — Animal Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 101A — General College Chemistry | 6 |
Humanities | HIST 1 — The United States Since 1900 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
5 semesters minimum for CHEM 40 onward
CHEM 40 through CHEM 212B: 5 courses, each needing the one before, so 5 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start CHEM 40 first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
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CCSF covers all 8 listed courses
Every UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology prep course in the transfer agreement has a CCSF match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
Start with CHEM 40 and MATH 110A
CHEM 40 and MATH 110A 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 CCSF for UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology?
BIO 100A, BIO 100B, CHEM 101A, CHEM 101B, CHEM 212A, CHEM 212B and MATH 110A, 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 CCSF 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 CCSF match.
Does CCSF BIO 100B transfer to UC Berkeley?
Yes, for Molecular and Cell Biology. CCSF BIO 100B (General Biology) 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 CCSF.
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City College of San Francisco students transferring to UC Berkeley for Molecular and Cell Biology can match 8 of 8 lower-division prep courses at CCSF, including BIO 100A and BIO 100B. Every listed course has a City College of San Francisco equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. CHEM 40 and MATH 110A are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in City College of San Francisco and UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Molecular and Cell Biology, semester by semester.
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