College of the Canyons to UC Berkeley
Molecular and Cell Biology Transfer Plan
COC 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 COC. Start with CHEM 151 and BIOSCI 115.
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Molecular and Cell BiologyMajor Requirements
Molecular and Cell Biology Major Preparation
Courses at College of the Canyons that satisfy UC Berkeley's Molecular and Cell Biology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOSCI 115 + BIOSCI 107 + BIOSCI 106 — General Zoology + Molecular and Cellular Biology + Organismal and Environmental Biology | BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL | 12 |
| BIOSCI 116 + BIOSCI 115 + BIOSCI 106 — General Botany + General Zoology + Organismal and Environmental Biology | BIOLOGY 1B — General Biology (Plant Form & Function, Ecology, Evolution) | 12 |
| CHEM 201 or CHEM 201H — General Chemistry I | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL | 5 |
| CHEM 202 — General Chemistry II | CHEM 1B — General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 255 — Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 3A, CHEM 3AL | 5 |
| CHEM 256 — Organic Chemistry II | CHEM 3B, CHEM 3BL | 5 |
| MATH 211 — Calculus I | MATH 51 — Calculus I (choose 2) | 5 |
| MATH 212 — Calculus II | MATH 52 — Calculus II (choose 2) | 5 |
| MATH 213 — Calculus III | MATH 53 — Multivariable Calculus (choose 2) | 5 |
| MATH 215 + MATH 214 — Differential Equations + Linear Algebra | MATH 54 — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (choose 2) | 8 |
| PHYSIC 210 — Physics with Calculus for Life Science Majors I | PHYSICS 8A — Introductory Physics (recommended) | 4 |
| PHYSIC 211 — Physics with Calculus for Life Science Majors II | PHYSICS 8B — Introductory Physics (recommended) | 4 |
| PHYSIC 220 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHYSICS 7A — Physics for Scientists and Engineers (recommended) | 4 |
| PHYSIC 221 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves | PHYSICS 7B — Physics for Scientists and Engineers (recommended) | 4 |
General Education
Foundation GE at College of the Canyons
Complete these five courses at College of the Canyons 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.
ANTHRO 101
Physical Anthropology
CHEM 100
Chemistry and Society
HIST 101
History of Western Civilization: The Pre-Industrial West
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at College of the Canyons | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | ANTHRO 101 — Physical Anthropology | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 — Chemistry and Society | 3 |
Humanities | HIST 101 — History of Western Civilization: The Pre-Industrial West | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
5 semesters minimum for CHEM 151 onward
CHEM 151 through CHEM 256: 5 courses, each needing the one before, so 5 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start CHEM 151 first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
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COC covers all 8 listed courses
Every UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology prep course in the transfer agreement has a COC match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
Start with CHEM 151 and BIOSCI 115
CHEM 151 and BIOSCI 115 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 COC for UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology?
BIOSCI 115, BIOSCI 107, BIOSCI 106, BIOSCI 116, CHEM 201 or CHEM 201H, CHEM 202 and CHEM 255, 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 COC 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 COC match.
Does COC CHEM 202 transfer to UC Berkeley?
Yes, for Molecular and Cell Biology. COC CHEM 202 (General Chemistry II) is the match for UC Berkeley CHEM 1B (General Chemistry) 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 COC.
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Related Transfer Plans
College of the Canyons students transferring to UC Berkeley for Molecular and Cell Biology can match 8 of 8 lower-division prep courses at COC, including BIOSCI 115 and BIOSCI 107. Every listed course has a College of the Canyons equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. CHEM 151 and BIOSCI 115 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in College of the Canyons and UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Molecular and Cell Biology, semester by semester.
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