College of the Canyons to UCI
Biological Sciences Transfer Plan
COC has a match for 7 of UCI's 9 Biological Sciences prep courses. BIO SCI 98 and BIO SCI 99 have no COC match, so plan for them before you apply.
From
College of the Canyons
To
UC Irvine
Biological SciencesUC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
UCI offers TAG for Biological Sciences for fall 2027 applicants, with a minimum 3.4 GPA. File during the TAG window the fall before you transfer, and check UCI'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 Irvine's Biological Sciences major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOSCI 107 or BIOSCI 107H — Molecular and Cellular Biology | BIO SCI 93 — DNA to Organisms | 4 |
| BIOSCI 106 or BIOSCI 106H — Organismal and Environmental Biology | BIO SCI 94 — Organisms to Ecosystems | 4 |
| (CHEM 202 and CHEM 201) or (CHEM 202 and CHEM 201H) — General Chemistry II | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, CHEM 1C, CHEM 1LC, CHEM 1LD | 5 |
| CHEM 256 + CHEM 255 — Organic Chemistry II + Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 51A, CHEM 51B, CHEM 51LB, CHEM 51C, CHEM 51LC | 10 |
| BIOSCI 140 or BIOSCI 240 — Principles of Human Genetics | BIO SCI 97 — Genetics | 3 |
| No COC match | BIO SCI 98 — Biochemistry | — |
| No COC match | BIO SCI 99 — Molecular Biology | — |
| PHYSIC 220 or (PHYSIC 210 and PHYSIC 211) — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHYSICS 3A, PHYSICS 3B, PHYSICS 3LB, PHYSICS 3C, PHYSICS 3LC (choose 1) | 4 |
| PHYSIC 220 + PHYSIC 221 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics of Solids and Fluids + Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves | PHYSICS 7C, PHYSICS 7LC, PHYSICS 7D, PHYSICS 7LD, PHYSICS 7E (choose 1) | 8 |
| MATH 211 (or another listed option) — Calculus I | Mathematics Requirement | 5 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Irvine after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at College of the Canyons
UCI's Biological Sciences program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five College of the Canyons courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
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 |
UCI Biological Sciences: full GE notes
UCI says IGETC may not be recommended for science majors like Biological Sciences, so El Camino students should place chemistry and biology ahead of general education.
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.
COC semesters, UCI quarters
COC runs on semesters and UCI on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCI's quicker quarter schedule.
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Your First Semester
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
2 UCI requirements have no COC match
COC lists no course for BIO SCI 98 and BIO SCI 99. Check UCI's Biological Sciences page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with CHEM 151 and BIOSCI 106
CHEM 151 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.
COC gives you options here
For UCI BIO SCI 93, 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 UCI Biological Sciences?
BIOSCI 107 or BIOSCI 107H, BIOSCI 106 or BIOSCI 106H, CHEM 202, CHEM 256, CHEM 255, BIOSCI 140 or BIOSCI 240 and PHYSIC 220, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 7 of the 9 prep courses UCI lists for Biological Sciences.
What doesn't COC cover for UCI Biological Sciences?
BIO SCI 98 and BIO SCI 99. COC lists no course for them, so check UCI's Biological Sciences page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Can I use TAG for UCI Biological Sciences?
UCI lists Biological Sciences as TAG-eligible for fall 2027, with a minimum 3.4 GPA. Check UCI's TAG page before you count on it for a later term.
What should I take first at COC for UCI Biological Sciences?
CHEM 151 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 Irvine for Biological Sciences can match 7 of 9 lower-division prep courses at COC, including BIOSCI 107 or BIOSCI 107H and BIOSCI 106 or BIOSCI 106H. BIO SCI 98 and BIO SCI 99 have no College of the Canyons equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. CHEM 151 and BIOSCI 106 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in College of the Canyons and UC Irvine, and you get the classes you need for Biological Sciences, semester by semester.
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