College of the Canyons to UCLA
Biology Transfer Plan
COC has a match for 11 of UCLA's 12 Biology prep courses. CHEM 153A has no COC match, so plan for it before you apply.
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BiologyMajor Requirements
Biology Major Preparation
Courses at College of the Canyons that satisfy UCLA's Biology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| (CHEM 202 and CHEM 201) or (CHEM 201H and CHEM 202) — General Chemistry II | CHEM 20A, CHEM 20B, CHEM 20L, CHEM 30AL | 5 |
| CHEM 255 + CHEM 256 — Organic Chemistry I + Organic Chemistry II | CHEM 30A, CHEM 30B | 10 |
| MATH 211 — Calculus I | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 212 — Calculus II | MATH 31B — Integration and Infinite Series | 5 |
| MATH 213 — 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) | 4 |
| BIOSCI 107 or BIOSCI 107H — Molecular and Cellular Biology | LIFESCI 7A — Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIOSCI 106 or BIOSCI 106H — Organismal and Environmental Biology | LIFESCI 7B — Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology | 4 |
| (BIOSCI 202 and BIOSCI 107) or (BIOSCI 107H and BIOSCI 202) — Introduction to Human Physiology | LIFESCI 7C — Physiology and Human Biology | 4 |
| (BIOSCI 107 or BIOSCI 107H) or BIOSCI 100 — Molecular and Cellular Biology | LIFESCI 7L — Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology | 4 |
| PHYSIC 210 + PHYSIC 211 — Physics with Calculus for Life Science Majors I + Physics with Calculus for Life Science Majors II | PHYSICS 5A, PHYSICS 5B, PHYSICS 5C (choose 1) | 8 |
| PHYSIC 220 + PHYSIC 221 + PHYSIC 222 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics of Solids and Fluids + Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves + Physics for Scientists & Engineers: Thermodynamics, Optics, Relativity & Modern Physics | PHYSICS 1A, PHYSICS 1B, PHYSICS 1C, PHYSICS 4AL, PHYSICS 4BL (choose 1) | 12 |
| No COC 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 College of the Canyons
Complete these five courses at College of the Canyons 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.
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.
COC semesters, UCLA quarters
COC 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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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
CHEM 153A has no COC match
COC 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 151 and STAT C1000
CHEM 151 and STAT C1000 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 7A
For UCLA LIFESCI 7A, 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 UCLA Biology?
CHEM 202, CHEM 255, CHEM 256, MATH 211, MATH 212, MATH 213 and STAT C1000, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 11 of the 12 prep courses UCLA lists for Biology.
What doesn't COC cover for UCLA Biology?
CHEM 153A. COC lists no course for it, so check UCLA's Biology page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does COC MATH 211 transfer to UCLA?
Yes, for Biology. COC MATH 211 (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 COC.
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Related Transfer Plans
College of the Canyons students transferring to UCLA for Biology can match 11 of 12 lower-division prep courses at COC, including CHEM 202 and CHEM 255. CHEM 153A has no College of the Canyons equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. CHEM 151 and STAT C1000 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in College of the Canyons and UCLA, and you get the classes you need for Biology, semester by semester.
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