De Anza College to UC Davis
Biological Sciences Transfer Plan
De Anza matches all 13 UC Davis Biological Sciences courses on ASSIST, including the recommended organic chemistry and physics. The required core is BIOL 6A to BIOL 6C, general chemistry, and MATH 1A and MATH 1B.
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Biological SciencesUC Davis TAG
De Anza students can file a TAG for Biological Sciences at UC Davis. The guarantee needs a 3.20 cumulative GPA, plus at least a 2.50 in each of the biology, chemistry and math series with no grade below C. Selective-major prep still has to be finished by spring.
Major Requirements
Biological Sciences Major Preparation
Courses at De Anza College that satisfy UC Davis's Biological Sciences major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at De Anza College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 6B — Cell and Molecular Biology | BIS 002A — Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth | 6 |
| BIOL 6C or BIOL 6CH — Ecology and Evolution | BIS 002B — Introduction to Biology: Principles of Ecology & Evolution | 6 |
| BIOL 6A or BIOL 6AH — Form and Function in the Biological World | BIS 002C — Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity & the Tree of Life | 6 |
| CHEM 1AH — General Chemistry I - HONORS | CHE 004A — General Chemistry for the Physical Sciences & Engineering | 5 |
| CHEM 1BH — General Chemistry II - HONORS | CHE 004B — General Chemistry for the Physical Sciences & Engineering | 5 |
| CHEM 1CH — General Chemistry III - HONORS | CHE 004C — General Chemistry for the Physical Sciences & Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 1A or MATH 1AH — Calculus I | MAT 021A — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 1B or MATH 1BH — Calculus II | MAT 021B — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 1C (or another listed option) — Calculus III | MAT 021C, MAT 021D | 5 |
| CHEM 12A + CHEM 12B + CHEM 12C — Organic Chemistry I + Organic Chemistry II + Organic Chemistry III | CHE 118A, CHE 118B, CHE 118C | 15 |
| PHYS 2B + PHYS 2C — General Physics II + General Physics III | PHY 007A — General Physics | 10 |
| PHYS 2C + PHYS 2B — General Physics III + General Physics II | PHY 007B — General Physics | 10 |
| PHYS 2B + PHYS 2C — General Physics II + General Physics III | PHY 007C — General Physics | 10 |
General Education
Foundation GE at De Anza College
Complete these five courses at De Anza College 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.
BIOL 10
Introductory Biology
CHEM 10
Introductory Chemistry
HIST 17A
History of the United States to Early National Era
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at De Anza College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 10 — Introductory Biology | 5 |
Physical Science | CHEM 10 — Introductory Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 17A — History of the United States to Early National Era | 4 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 5 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 5 |
Chemistry is a seven-quarter chain
CHEM 25, CHEM 1AH, CHEM 1BH and CHEM 1CH, then CHEM 12A, CHEM 12B and CHEM 12C: seven quarters back to back. Only general chemistry is required, but start chemistry in your first quarter either way.
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Your First Quarter
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Start biology with BIOL 6A
De Anza's numbers don't follow Davis's order. BIOL 6A covers BIS 002C but comes first, because BIOL 6B and BIOL 6C both require it. BIOL 6A itself needs CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AH or CHEM 25.
Honors chemistry is the listed route
For general chemistry, ASSIST shows CHEM 1AH, CHEM 1BH and CHEM 1CH matching CHE 004A-C. Davis accepts a second general chemistry series too, so if you're in regular CHEM 1A-1C, confirm on ASSIST how those articulate before counting on them.
Physics takes three quarters
Physics is highly recommended, not required. ASSIST matches PHY 007A-C with PHYS 2B and PHYS 2C, and PHYS 2B requires PHYS 2A, so plan three quarters of physics if you take it.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at De Anza for UC Davis Biological Sciences?
BIOL 6A, BIOL 6B and BIOL 6C; a general chemistry series (ASSIST lists CHEM 1AH, CHEM 1BH and CHEM 1CH); and MATH 1A and MATH 1B. Organic chemistry, CHEM 12A to CHEM 12C, and physics are highly recommended on top.
Do I need MATH 1C and MATH 1D for UC Davis Biology?
No. Davis requires MAT 021A and MAT 021B, which MATH 1A and MATH 1B cover (honors versions count). MATH 1C and MATH 1D together match MAT 021C and MAT 021D, which ASSIST lists but the admission requirements don't include.
Is anything for UC Davis Biological Sciences missing at De Anza?
Nothing. Every course on the ASSIST list has a De Anza match, from BIS 002A through PHY 007C, including organic chemistry, CHEM 12A to CHEM 12C, which Davis recommends rather than requires.
What percent of transfer applicants get into UC Davis Biological Sciences?
58% of all transfer applicants to the major were admitted in 2025. That's across every applicant, not De Anza alone. Davis also requires a 2.8 cumulative GPA and a 2.50 in each of the biology, chemistry and math series.
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Related Transfer Plans
De Anza College students can cover every required course for the UC Davis Biological Sciences B.S. before transferring. Biology is BIOL 6A, then BIOL 6B and BIOL 6C; calculus is MATH 1A and MATH 1B; and ASSIST lists the CHEM 1AH honors series for general chemistry. Organic chemistry through CHEM 12A to CHEM 12C is recommended. UC Davis admitted 58% of all 2025 transfer applicants to the major and offers TAG at a 3.2 GPA. Transfermatic can lay out the quarters so chemistry starts on time.
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