City College of San Francisco to UCLA
Biology Transfer Plan
CCSF has a match for 11 of UCLA's 12 Biology prep courses. CHEM 153A has no CCSF match, so plan for it before you apply.
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BiologyMajor Requirements
Biology Major Preparation
Courses at City College of San Francisco that satisfy UCLA's Biology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at City College of San Francisco | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 101A + CHEM 101B — General College Chemistry + General College Chemistry | CHEM 20A, CHEM 20B, CHEM 20L, CHEM 30AL | 11 |
| CHEM 212B + CHEM 212A — Organic Chemistry II + Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 30A, CHEM 30B | 12 |
| MATH 110A — Calculus I | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 110B — Calculus II | MATH 31B — Integration and Infinite Series | 5 |
| MATH 110C — Calculus III | MATH 32A — Calculus of Several Variables | 5 |
| STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics | STATS 13 — Introduction to Statistical Methods for Life and Health Sciences (choose 1) | 5 |
| BIO 100A — General Biology | LIFESCI 7A — Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| BIO 100A + BIO 100B — General Biology + General Biology | LIFESCI 7B — Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology | 10 |
| BIO 100A — General Biology | LIFESCI 7C — Physiology and Human Biology | 5 |
| BIO 100A or BIO 9 — General Biology | LIFESCI 7L — Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology | 5 |
| PHYC 2AL + PHYC 2B + PHYC 2BC + PHYC 2BL + PHYC 2AC + PHYC 2A — Introductory Physics Laboratory I + Introductory Physics II + Introductory Physics II-Calculus Supplement + Introductory Physics Laboratory II + Introductory Physics I-Calculus Supplement + Introductory Physics I | PHYSICS 5A, PHYSICS 5B, PHYSICS 5C (choose 1) | 9 |
| PHYC 4AL + PHYC 4C + PHYC 4A + PHYC 4CL + PHYC 4BL + PHYC 4B — Mechanics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers + Waves and Thermodynamics for Scientists and Engineers + Classical Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers + Waves and Thermodynamics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers + Electromagnetism Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers + Electromagnetism for Scientists and Engineers | PHYSICS 1A, PHYSICS 1B, PHYSICS 1C, PHYSICS 4AL, PHYSICS 4BL (choose 1) | 12 |
| No CCSF match | CHEM 153A — Biochemistry: Introduction to Structure, Enzymes, and Metabolism | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UCLA after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at City College of San Francisco
Complete these five courses at City College of San Francisco 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.
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.
CCSF semesters, UCLA quarters
CCSF 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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CHEM 153A has no CCSF match
CCSF lists no course for CHEM 153A. Check UCLA's Biology page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
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.
More than one way to cover LIFESCI 7L
For UCLA LIFESCI 7L, CCSF accepts BIO 100A or BIO 9. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at CCSF for UCLA Biology?
CHEM 101A, CHEM 101B, CHEM 212B, CHEM 212A, MATH 110A, MATH 110B and MATH 110C, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 11 of the 12 prep courses UCLA lists for Biology.
What doesn't CCSF cover for UCLA Biology?
CHEM 153A. CCSF lists no course for it, so check UCLA's Biology page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does CCSF MATH 110A transfer to UCLA?
Yes, for Biology. CCSF MATH 110A (Calculus I) is the match for UCLA MATH 31A (Differential and Integral Calculus) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCLA's transfer admit rate for Biology?
17% of all transfer applicants to UCLA Biology were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to CCSF.
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Related Transfer Plans
City College of San Francisco students transferring to UCLA for Biology can match 11 of 12 lower-division prep courses at CCSF, including CHEM 101A and CHEM 101B. CHEM 153A has no 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 UCLA, and you get the classes you need for Biology, semester by semester.
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