College of the Canyons to UC Davis
Biological Sciences Transfer Plan
COC has a match for every one of UC Davis's 8 Biological Sciences prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at COC. Start with MATH 102 and BIOSCI 106.
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College of the Canyons
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UC Davis
Biological SciencesUC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
UC Davis offers TAG for Biological Sciences for fall 2027 applicants, with a minimum 3.2 GPA. File during the TAG window the fall before you transfer, and check UC Davis's TAG page, since its list of eligible majors changes.
Major Requirements
Biological Sciences Major Preparation
Courses at College of the Canyons that satisfy UC Davis's Biological Sciences major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOSCI 107 or BIOSCI 107H — Molecular and Cellular Biology | BIS 002A — Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth | 4 |
| BIOSCI 106 or BIOSCI 106H — Organismal and Environmental Biology | BIS 002B, BIS 002C | 4 |
| (CHEM 201 and CHEM 202) or (CHEM 201H and CHEM 202) — General Chemistry I | CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C | 5 |
| MATH 211 + MATH 212 + MATH 213 — Calculus I + Calculus II + Calculus III | MAT 021A, MAT 021B, MAT 021C, MAT 021D | 15 |
| CHEM 255 + CHEM 256 — Organic Chemistry I + Organic Chemistry II | CHE 118A, CHE 118B, CHE 118C | 10 |
| PHYSIC 111 + PHYSIC 110 — General Physics II + General Physics I | PHY 007A — General Physics | 8 |
| PHYSIC 111 + PHYSIC 110 — General Physics II + General Physics I | PHY 007B — General Physics | 8 |
| PHYSIC 111 + PHYSIC 110 — General Physics II + General Physics I | PHY 007C — General Physics | 8 |
General Education
Foundation GE at College of the Canyons
Complete these five courses at College of the Canyons to start your UC Davis 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 MATH 102 onward
MATH 102 through MATH 213: 5 courses, each needing the one before, so 5 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start MATH 102 first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
COC semesters, UC Davis quarters
COC runs on semesters and UC Davis on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UC Davis's quicker quarter schedule.
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COC covers all 8 listed courses
Every UC Davis Biological Sciences 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 MATH 102 and BIOSCI 106
MATH 102 and BIOSCI 106 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 BIS 002A
For UC Davis BIS 002A, COC accepts BIOSCI 107 or BIOSCI 107H. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at COC for UC Davis Biological Sciences?
BIOSCI 107 or BIOSCI 107H, BIOSCI 106 or BIOSCI 106H, CHEM 201, MATH 211, MATH 212, MATH 213 and CHEM 255, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 8 of the 8 prep courses UC Davis lists for Biological Sciences.
What doesn't COC cover for UC Davis Biological Sciences?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UC Davis Biological Sciences prep course listed has a COC match.
What is UC Davis's transfer admit rate for Biological Sciences?
58% of all transfer applicants to UC Davis Biological Sciences were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to COC.
What should I take first at COC for UC Davis Biological Sciences?
MATH 102 and BIOSCI 106, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Related Transfer Plans
College of the Canyons students transferring to UC Davis for Biological Sciences can match 8 of 8 lower-division prep courses at COC, including BIOSCI 107 or BIOSCI 107H and BIOSCI 106 or BIOSCI 106H. Every listed course has a College of the Canyons equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 102 and BIOSCI 106 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in College of the Canyons and UC Davis, and you get the classes you need for Biological Sciences, semester by semester.
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