Fullerton College to UCI
Biological Sciences Transfer Plan
Fullerton covers seven of UC Irvine's nine Biological Sciences requirements, leaving both Biochemistry, BIO SCI 98, and Molecular Biology, BIO SCI 99, for after transfer. Chemistry alone stretches five semesters from CHEM 107F through CHEM 211BF.
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Biological SciencesUC Irvine TAG
Fullerton students can use TAG for Biological Sciences at UCI for fall 2027, with a 3.4 minimum GPA. The major leaves UCI's TAG list in fall 2028, and the general and organic chemistry years are still due by spring either way.
Major Requirements
Biological Sciences Major Preparation
Courses at Fullerton College that satisfy UC Irvine's Biological Sciences major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Fullerton College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 272 F — Cell and Molecular Biology | BIO SCI 93 — DNA to Organisms | 4 |
| BIOL 170 F — Organismal Biology | BIO SCI 94 — Organisms to Ecosystems | 5 |
| CHEM 111AF + CHEM 111BF — General Chemistry I + General Chemistry II | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, CHEM 1C, CHEM 1LC, CHEM 1LD | 10 |
| CHEM 211AF + CHEM 211BF — Organic Chemistry I + Organic Chemistry II | CHEM 51A, CHEM 51B, CHEM 51LB, CHEM 51C, CHEM 51LC | 10 |
| BIOL 109 F or BIOL 276 F — Genetics and Biotechnology in Society | BIO SCI 97 — Genetics | 3 |
| No Fullerton match | BIO SCI 98 — Biochemistry | — |
| No Fullerton match | BIO SCI 99 — Molecular Biology | — |
| PHYS 210 F + PHYS 211 F — Physics with Calculus for the Life Sciences I + Physics with Calculus for the Life Sciences II | PHYSICS 3A, PHYSICS 3B, PHYSICS 3LB, PHYSICS 3C, PHYSICS 3LC (choose 1) | 8 |
| PHYS 222 F + PHYS 221 F — General Physics II + General Physics I | PHYSICS 7C, PHYSICS 7LC, PHYSICS 7D, PHYSICS 7LD, PHYSICS 7E (choose 1) | 8 |
| MATH 151HF (or another listed option) — Honors Calculus I | Mathematics Requirement | 4 |
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 Fullerton College
UCI's Biological Sciences program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Fullerton College courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
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 |
UCI Biological Sciences: full GE notes
UCI says IGETC may not be recommended for science majors such as Biological Sciences, so Fullerton students should schedule chemistry and biology before general-education courses.
Five straight semesters of chemistry required
The chain runs CHEM 107F, CHEM 111AF, CHEM 111BF, CHEM 211AF, then CHEM 211BF: five semesters, each course gating the next. UCI wants organic finished by the end of spring before transfer, so start in your first semester.
Fullerton's two-course pairs cover five UCI courses
UCI's chemistry sequences run in quarters, so Fullerton's CHEM 111AF and CHEM 111BF stand in for the five-course CHEM 1A through CHEM 1LD year. Organic works the same way, two Fullerton courses for five UCI ones.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Two additional courses have no Fullerton match
BIO SCI 98, Biochemistry, and BIO SCI 99, Molecular Biology, both have no Fullerton equivalent on ASSIST, so you'll take them at UCI. Genetics is still covered, through BIOL 109 F or BIOL 276 F.
Calculus plus one more for math
UCI's math requirement, not needed for admission, takes MATH 151 F or honors MATH 151HF plus one more course, such as STAT C1000, MATH 152 F or PSY 161 F. Honors versions are accepted, not required.
Chemistry is the longest run at Fullerton
The chain from CHEM 107F to CHEM 211BF takes five semesters, since each course requires the one before it. Organic chemistry is required for admission and due by spring, so start general chemistry immediately.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What Fullerton classes transfer to UCI biology?
BIOL 272 F and BIOL 170 F for the biology year, CHEM 111AF and CHEM 111BF for general chemistry, and CHEM 211AF and CHEM 211BF for organic. Genetics, BIOL 109 F or BIOL 276 F, also transfers.
What doesn't Fullerton cover for UCI Biological Sciences?
Biochemistry, BIO SCI 98, and Molecular Biology, BIO SCI 99. ASSIST lists no Fullerton course for either one, so both get taken at UCI itself. Neither is required for admission, so neither blocks your application.
Is TAG available for Fullerton students in UCI Biological Sciences?
Yes, through fall 2027, with a 3.4 GPA requirement. UCI is dropping Biological Sciences from TAG starting fall 2028, so fall 2027 is the final year it applies. The standard minimum GPA otherwise is 3.0.
Does Fullerton's CHEM 111AF count toward UCI's chemistry requirement?
Yes, but only together with CHEM 111BF. UCI treats general chemistry as one full-year requirement, matching its own CHEM 1A through CHEM 1LD sequence, so a single Fullerton chemistry course by itself doesn't satisfy it.
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Related Transfer Plans
Fullerton College students planning to transfer into UC Irvine's Biological Sciences, B.S. program can complete seven of nine requirements before they leave, including the full CHEM 111AF and CHEM 111BF general-chemistry year. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology have no Fullerton equivalent and get finished at UCI instead. The five-semester chemistry chain, from CHEM 107F to CHEM 211BF, leaves little room to start late. Transfermatic tracks that sequence against Fullerton's course rotation so students know exactly when to begin.
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