Fullerton College to UCSB
Biological Sciences Transfer Plan
Fullerton College matches every UCSB Biological Sciences requirement, running general biology as four separate courses: BIOL 170F, 274F, 276F and 272F. Chemistry, organic chemistry and calculus, including honors sections, all transfer too.
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Fullerton College
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UC Santa Barbara
Biological SciencesUCSB TAG
Biological Sciences is open to UCSB's TAG at a 3.4 GPA. TAG doesn't waive the major's screening: chemistry, biology, organic chemistry and calculus still need a C or better and a 2.7 GPA. File for fall 2027 between Sept 1 and 30, 2026.
Major Requirements
Biological Sciences Major Preparation
Courses at Fullerton College that satisfy UC Santa Barbara's Biological Sciences major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Fullerton College | Satisfies at UCSB | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 111AF + CHEM 111BF — General Chemistry I + General Chemistry II | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, CHEM 1C, CHEM 2AL, CHEM 2BL (choose 1) | 10 |
| CHEM 111AF + CHEM 111BF — General Chemistry I + General Chemistry II | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL, CHEM 1B, CHEM 1BL, CHEM 1C, CHEM 1CL (choose 1) | 10 |
| BIOL 170 F + BIOL 274 F + BIOL 276 F + BIOL 272 F — Organismal Biology + General Ecology + Genetics and Evolutionary Biology + Cell and Molecular Biology | MCDB 1A, MCDB 1B, MCDB 1LL, EEMB 2, EEMB 2LL, EEMB 3 | 17 |
| CHEM 211BF + CHEM 211AF — Organic Chemistry II + Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 6AL — Laboratory Methods of Organic Chemistry | 10 |
| CHEM 211AF + CHEM 211BF — Organic Chemistry I + Organic Chemistry II | CHEM 109A, CHEM 109B | 10 |
| MATH 151 F or MATH 151HF — Calculus I | MATH 3A — Calculus with Applications, First Course (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 130 F or MATH 131 F — Calculus for Business | MATH 34A — Calculus for Social and Life Sciences (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 152 F or MATH 152HF — Calculus II | MATH 3B — Calculus with Applications, Second Course (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 130 F or MATH 131 F — Calculus for Business | MATH 34B — Calculus for Social and Life Sciences (choose 1) | 4 |
| PSY 161 F (or another listed option) — Elementary Statistics for Behavioral Science | PSTAT 5A — Understanding Data (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 252 F or MATH 255 F — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | MATH 4A — Linear Algebra with Applications (choose 1) | 4 |
| (PHYS 211 F and PHYS 210 F) or (PHYS 205 F and PHYS 206 F) — Physics with Calculus for the Life Sciences II | PHYS 6A, PHYS 6AL, PHYS 6B, PHYS 6BL, PHYS 6C, PHYS 6CL | 4 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Fullerton College
Complete these five courses at Fullerton College to start your UCSB 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 from prep chem to organic chem
CHEM 107F opens the chain into CHEM 111AF, 111BF, 211AF and 211BF, five semesters in a row. Delay chemistry your first term and organic chemistry runs past your transfer date.
Fullerton semesters, UCSB quarters
Fullerton runs two semesters a year; UCSB runs three quarters. The five-semester chain above is counted in Fullerton terms, so it spans about two and a half years there.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Biology takes four Fullerton courses, not two
BIOL 170F, 274F, 276F and 272F together satisfy UCSB's MCDB and EEMB biology requirement. There's no shortcut combination, so plan your schedule for all four.
Honors calculus and honors stats both count
MATH 151HF substitutes for MATH 151F, and STAT C1000H or C1000E substitute for the standard STAT C1000. Either version satisfies the same UCSB requirement.
Two calculus tracks, one admission path
MATH 151F then 152F covers UCSB's MATH 3A/3B, while MATH 130F or 131F alone covers MATH 34A/34B. Pick whichever matches your intended emphasis within the major.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fullerton's BIOL 170F transfer to UCSB for Biology?
Yes, as part of a four-course set. BIOL 170F, 274F, 276F and 272F together satisfy UCSB's general biology requirement for Biological Sciences; no single course covers it alone.
What doesn't Fullerton College cover for UCSB Biology?
Nothing required is missing. Every Fullerton chemistry, biology, organic chemistry and calculus course matches UCSB's list on ASSIST. For the recommended statistics course, PSY 161 F, SOSC 120 F, STAT C1000 and its variants all count; PSTAT 5LS has no match.
What GPA does UCSB want from Fullerton biology transfers?
A 2.7 GPA in your required chemistry, biology, organic chemistry and calculus courses, each graded C or better. Your first calculus course and CHEM 211AF need to finish by the end of fall before you transfer.
What's the transfer admit rate for UCSB Biological Sciences?
In 2025, UCSB let in 45% of transfer applicants to Biological Sciences, a figure that spans every feeder community college. Fullerton's full articulation match gives you a complete prep record going into that pool.
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Fullerton College students transferring into Biological Sciences, B.A. & B.S. at UC Santa Barbara can complete the full required sequence there, including CHEM 111AF, CHEM 111BF and a four-course biology set built from BIOL 170F, 274F, 276F and 272F. Calculus, organic chemistry and their honors sections all articulate as well. Transfermatic checks every Fullerton course against UCSB's current articulation so you know exactly what to register for.
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