Las Positas College to UC Berkeley
Molecular and Cell Biology Transfer Plan
Las Positas has a match for 6 of UC Berkeley's 8 Molecular and Cell Biology prep courses. The BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL sequence and BIOLOGY 1B have no Las Positas match, so plan for them before you apply.
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Molecular and Cell BiologyMajor Requirements
Molecular and Cell Biology Major Preparation
Courses at Las Positas College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Molecular and Cell Biology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Las Positas College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No Las Positas match | BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL | — |
| No Las Positas match | BIOLOGY 1B — General Biology (Plant Form & Function, Ecology, Evolution) | — |
| CHEM 1A — General College Chemistry I | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL | 5 |
| CHEM 1B — General College Chemistry II | CHEM 1B — General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 3A, CHEM 3AL | 5 |
| CHEM 12B — Organic Chemistry II | CHEM 3B, CHEM 3BL | 5 |
| MATH 1 — Calculus I | MATH 51 — Calculus I (choose 2) | 5 |
| MATH 2 — Calculus II | MATH 52 — Calculus II (choose 2) | 5 |
| MATH 3 — Multivariable Calculus | MATH 53 — Multivariable Calculus (choose 2) | 5 |
| MATH 7 + MATH 5 — Elementary Linear Algebra + Ordinary Differential Equations | MATH 54 — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (choose 2) | 7 |
| MATH 10 — Discrete Mathematical Structures | MATH 55 — Discrete Mathematics (choose 2) | 4 |
| No Las Positas match | PHYSICS 8A — Introductory Physics (recommended) | — |
| PHYS 1A + PHYS 1B — General Physics I + General Physics II | PHYSICS 7A — Physics for Scientists and Engineers (recommended) | 10 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Berkeley after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Las Positas College
Complete these five courses at Las Positas College to start your UC Berkeley 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.
BIO 10
Introduction to the Science of Biology
CHEM 12A
Organic Chemistry I
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
COMM C1000
Introduction to Public Speaking
| Area | Course at Las Positas College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 10 — Introduction to the Science of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
HumanitiesCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Oral CommunicationCCN | COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
5 semesters minimum for CHEM 31 onward
CHEM 31 through CHEM 12B: 5 courses, each needing the one before, so 5 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start CHEM 31 first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
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2 requirements have no Las Positas match
Las Positas lists no course for the BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL sequence and BIOLOGY 1B. Check UC Berkeley's Molecular and Cell Biology page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with CHEM 31
CHEM 31 sits at the start of its sequence for this route, so it fits your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UC Berkeley looks for
Admitted transfers who chose MCB go directly into the major. This has applied since fall 2023.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Las Positas for UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology?
CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, CHEM 12A, CHEM 12B, MATH 1, MATH 2 and MATH 3, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 6 of the 8 prep courses UC Berkeley lists for Molecular and Cell Biology.
What doesn't Las Positas cover for UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology?
The BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL sequence and BIOLOGY 1B. Las Positas lists no course for them, so check UC Berkeley's Molecular and Cell Biology page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Las Positas CHEM 1B transfer to UC Berkeley?
Yes, for Molecular and Cell Biology. Las Positas CHEM 1B (General College Chemistry II) is the match for UC Berkeley CHEM 1B (General Chemistry) in the transfer agreement.
What is UC Berkeley's transfer admit rate for Molecular and Cell Biology?
23% of all transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to Las Positas.
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Las Positas College students transferring to UC Berkeley for Molecular and Cell Biology can match 6 of 8 lower-division prep courses at Las Positas, including CHEM 1A and CHEM 1B. The BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL sequence and BIOLOGY 1B have no Las Positas College equivalent in the 2026-2027 agreement. CHEM 31 is a good first-semester pick. On Transfermatic, put in Las Positas College and UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Molecular and Cell Biology, semester by semester.
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