Diablo Valley College to UC Davis
Biological Sciences Transfer Plan
DVC covers every course UC Davis requires for Biological Sciences: BIOSC 130 and BIOSC 131 for biology, CHEM 120 and CHEM 121 for chemistry, and MATH 192 and MATH 193 for calculus. One quirk: BIOSC 131 alone satisfies both BIS 002B and BIS 002C, so DVC's biology series is two courses.
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Diablo Valley College
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Biological SciencesUC Davis TAG
UC Davis offers TAG for Biological Sciences. You need a 3.20 cumulative GPA when you submit it, and separately a 2.50 or better in each prep series, with no grade under C. The prep deadline doesn't move: finish it by the end of spring before fall.
Major Requirements
Biological Sciences Major Preparation
Courses at Diablo Valley College that satisfy UC Davis's Biological Sciences major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Diablo Valley College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOSC 130 — Principles of Cellular and Molecular Biology | BIS 002A — Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth | 5 |
| BIOSC 131 — Principles of Organismal Biology, Evolution, and Ecology | BIS 002B, BIS 002C | 5 |
| CHEM 120 + CHEM 121 — General College Chemistry I + General College Chemistry II | CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C | 10 |
| MATH 192 — Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | MAT 021A — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 193 — Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | MAT 021B — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 193 + MATH 292 — Analytic Geometry and Calculus II + Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | MAT 021C — Calculus | 10 |
| CHEM 226 — Organic Chemistry I | CHE 008A — Organic Chemistry: Brief Course | 5 |
| CHEM 227 — Organic Chemistry II | CHE 008B — Organic Chemistry: Brief Course | 5 |
| PHYS 120 + PHYS 121 — General College Physics I + General College Physics II | PHY 007A — General Physics | 8 |
| PHYS 120 + PHYS 121 — General College Physics I + General College Physics II | PHY 007B — General Physics | 8 |
| PHYS 121 + PHYS 120 — General College Physics II + General College Physics I | PHY 007C — General Physics | 8 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Diablo Valley College
Complete these five courses at Diablo Valley 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.
ANTHR 115
Primate Evolution and Adaptation
CHEM 107
Integrated Inorganic, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
HIST 120
History of the United States before 1865
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Diablo Valley College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | ANTHR 115 — Primate Evolution and Adaptation | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 107 — Integrated Inorganic, Organic, and Biological Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 120 — History of the United States before 1865 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
Four semesters from prep chem to organic
CHEM 108, then CHEM 120, CHEM 121 and CHEM 226, each course gating the next: four semesters in a row. Start chemistry your first semester so organic chemistry isn't delayed.
DVC semesters cover Davis quarter series
Davis runs on quarters, so DVC's semester pairs often stand in for three-quarter series: CHEM 120 and CHEM 121 for CHE 002A-C, and PHYS 120 with PHYS 121 for PHY 007A-C.
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
One course covers two bio requirements
BIOSC 131 alone satisfies BIS 002B and BIS 002C, so DVC's biology series is just two courses, BIOSC 130 then BIOSC 131, not three separate classes.
Organic chemistry and physics are optional
Davis calls organic chemistry and physics highly recommended, not required for admission. At DVC, CHEM 226 and CHEM 227 cover it, and PHYS 120 with PHYS 121 count for all three PHY 007A-C quarters.
Track GPA separately in each series
DVC's biology, chemistry and math grades are checked as three separate series, each needing a 2.50 GPA with no grade below a C, on top of a 2.8 cumulative GPA.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at DVC for UC Davis Biological Sciences?
BIOSC 130 and BIOSC 131 for biology, CHEM 120 and CHEM 121 for general chemistry, and MATH 192 and MATH 193 for calculus. MATH 292 only adds MAT 021C, which Davis doesn't require. Organic chemistry (CHEM 226, CHEM 227) and physics (PHYS 120, PHYS 121) are recommended once those are on track.
Does DVC CHEM 120 transfer to UC Davis Biological Sciences?
Yes, paired with CHEM 121. Together they cover CHE 002A, CHE 002B and CHE 002C, the full general chemistry series Davis requires, and CHEM 121 also leads into the organic chemistry chain through CHEM 226.
Is anything for UC Davis Biological Sciences missing at DVC?
No. ASSIST lists a DVC match for all 11 requirements, including the recommended organic chemistry and physics series. Nothing required or recommended has to wait until after transfer.
What's the transfer admit rate for UC Davis Biological Sciences?
58% of all 2025 transfer applicants to the major were admitted, a rate for every applicant rather than DVC students alone. Davis also requires a 2.8 cumulative GPA and a 2.50 GPA in each prep series.
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Diablo Valley College students can complete every required course for the UC Davis Biological Sciences B.S. without gaps. Biology runs through BIOSC 130 and BIOSC 131, general chemistry is CHEM 120 and CHEM 121, and calculus is MATH 192 and MATH 193. Organic chemistry and physics are recommended rather than required, and DVC covers both series too. UC Davis admitted 58% of all 2025 transfer applicants to the major and offers TAG at a 3.2 GPA. Transfermatic can sequence the four-semester chemistry chain so organic chemistry starts on time.
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