Fullerton College to UC Davis
Biological Sciences Transfer Plan
Fullerton covers all 12 UC Davis Biological Sciences requirements: BIOL 272 F plus BIOL 170 F and BIOL 274 F for biology, CHEM 111AF and CHEM 111BF for chemistry, and MATH 151 F and MATH 152 F for calculus. Biology and math can start together, but CHEM 111AF has a prerequisite, such as CHEM 107F.
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Biological SciencesUC Davis TAG
Biological Sciences is TAG-eligible at UC Davis. At submission, Davis looks for a 3.20 cumulative GPA and a 2.50 minimum in each series, no grade below C. The required biology, general chemistry and calculus series still have to be done by spring. Organic chemistry stays recommended.
Major Requirements
Biological Sciences Major Preparation
Courses at Fullerton College that satisfy UC Davis's Biological Sciences major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Fullerton College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 272 F — Cell and Molecular Biology | BIS 002A — Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth | 4 |
| BIOL 170 F + BIOL 274 F — Organismal Biology + General Ecology | BIS 002B, BIS 002C | 9 |
| CHEM 111BF + CHEM 111AF — General Chemistry II + General Chemistry I | CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C | 10 |
| MATH 151 F or MATH 151HF — Calculus I | MAT 021A — Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 152 F — Calculus II | MAT 021B — Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 251 F — Multivariable Calculus | MAT 021C — Calculus | 4 |
| CHEM 211AF — Organic Chemistry I | CHE 118A — Organic Chemistry for Health & Life Sciences | 5 |
| CHEM 211BF + CHEM 211AF — Organic Chemistry II + Organic Chemistry I | CHE 118B — Organic Chemistry for Health & Life Sciences | 10 |
| CHEM 211BF — Organic Chemistry II | CHE 118C — Organic Chemistry for Health & Life Sciences | 5 |
| (PHYS 206 F and PHYS 205 F) or PHYS 210 F — Physics for the Life Sciences II | PHY 007A — General Physics | 4 |
| (PHYS 206 F and PHYS 205 F) or (PHYS 211 F and PHYS 210 F) — Physics for the Life Sciences II | PHY 007B — General Physics | 4 |
| (PHYS 205 F and PHYS 206 F) or PHYS 211 F — Physics for the Life Sciences I | PHY 007C — General Physics | 4 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Fullerton College
Complete these five courses at Fullerton 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 100 F
Principles of Biology
CHEM 100 F
Chemistry for Daily Life
HIST 110 F
Western Civilizations to 1550
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Fullerton College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 100 F — Principles of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 F — Chemistry for Daily Life | 4 |
Humanities | HIST 110 F — Western Civilizations to 1550 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
Five semesters through organic chemistry
CHEM 107F, then CHEM 111AF, CHEM 111BF, CHEM 211AF and CHEM 211BF, each one gating the next: five semesters. General chemistry, the required part, is the first three, so start CHEM 107F your first semester.
Fullerton semesters cover Davis quarter series
Davis runs on quarters, so Fullerton's semester pairs stand in for three-quarter series: CHEM 111AF and CHEM 111BF for CHE 002A-C, and either physics pairing for PHY 007A-C.
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Biology and math can start together
BIOL 272 F and MATH 151 F both have no earlier prerequisite, so you can take them the same semester. Chemistry is the one series that needs its own head start.
Physics has two accepted tracks
The recommended PHY 007A-C series runs through either PHYS 205 F and PHYS 206 F together, or the PHYS 210 F and PHYS 211 F pair. Neither track is required for admission.
Two calculus courses are enough
MATH 151 F or honors MATH 151HF covers MAT 021A, and MATH 152 F covers MAT 021B, which is all the calculus Davis requires. MATH 251 F matches MAT 021C if you want to keep going.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Fullerton for UC Davis Biological Sciences?
BIOL 272 F, then BIOL 170 F and BIOL 274 F, for biology; CHEM 111AF and CHEM 111BF for general chemistry; and MATH 151 F and MATH 152 F for calculus. Organic chemistry (CHEM 211AF, CHEM 211BF) and physics are recommended additions.
Does Fullerton CHEM 111AF transfer to UC Davis Biological Sciences?
Yes, paired with CHEM 111BF. Together they cover CHE 002A, CHE 002B and CHE 002C, the full general chemistry series, and CHEM 111BF also leads into organic chemistry through CHEM 211AF.
Is anything for UC Davis Biological Sciences missing at Fullerton?
No. All 12 requirements ASSIST lists have a Fullerton match, including both accepted physics tracks and the organic chemistry series, so nothing required or recommended is unavailable.
What's the transfer admit rate for UC Davis Biological Sciences?
58% of all 2025 transfer applicants to the major were admitted, a figure for every applicant, not just Fullerton students. Davis also requires a 2.8 cumulative GPA and 2.50 in each prep series.
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Fullerton College students can complete every required course for the UC Davis Biological Sciences B.S. without gaps. Biology runs through BIOL 272 F, BIOL 170 F and BIOL 274 F, general chemistry is CHEM 111AF and CHEM 111BF, and calculus is MATH 151 F and MATH 152 F. Organic chemistry and physics are recommended, and Fullerton covers both, with two accepted physics tracks. UC Davis admitted 58% of all 2025 transfer applicants to the major and offers TAG at a 3.2 GPA. Transfermatic can start biology and math together while chemistry gets its own head start.
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