Las Positas College to UCSB
Biological Sciences Transfer Plan
Las Positas College covers the entire UCSB Biological Sciences sequence: BIO 1A, 1B and 1C, chemistry through CHEM 1A/1B, and organic chemistry via CHEM 12A/12B. MATH 34, a single course, satisfies both terms of UCSB's applied calculus track.
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Las Positas College
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UC Santa Barbara
Biological SciencesUCSB TAG
A UCSB TAG covers Biological Sciences if you hold a 3.4 GPA and also finish the required chemistry, biology, organic chemistry and calculus courses. Fall 2027 applicants file Sept 1-30, 2026; take major prep for letter grades.
Major Requirements
Biological Sciences Major Preparation
Courses at Las Positas College that satisfy UC Santa Barbara's Biological Sciences major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Las Positas College | Satisfies at UCSB | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1A + CHEM 1B — General College Chemistry I + General College Chemistry II | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, CHEM 1C, CHEM 2AL, CHEM 2BL (choose 1) | 10 |
| CHEM 1B + CHEM 1A — General College Chemistry II + General College Chemistry I | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL, CHEM 1B, CHEM 1BL, CHEM 1C, CHEM 1CL (choose 1) | 10 |
| BIO 1A + BIO 1C + BIO 1B — General Botany + Cell and Molecular Biology + General Zoology | MCDB 1A, MCDB 1B, MCDB 1LL, EEMB 2, EEMB 2LL, EEMB 3 | 15 |
| CHEM 12B + CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry II + Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 6AL — Laboratory Methods of Organic Chemistry | 10 |
| CHEM 12A + CHEM 12B — Organic Chemistry I + Organic Chemistry II | CHEM 109A, CHEM 109B | 10 |
| MATH 1 — Calculus I | MATH 3A — Calculus with Applications, First Course (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 34 — Business Calculus | MATH 34A — Calculus for Social and Life Sciences (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 2 — Calculus II | MATH 3B — Calculus with Applications, Second Course (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 34 — Business Calculus | MATH 34B — Calculus for Social and Life Sciences (choose 1) | 4 |
| STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics | PSTAT 5A — Understanding Data (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 7 — Elementary Linear Algebra | MATH 4A — Linear Algebra with Applications (choose 1) | 3.5 |
| PHYS 2B + PHYS 2A — Introduction to Physics II + Introduction to Physics I | PHYS 6A, PHYS 6AL, PHYS 6B, PHYS 6BL, PHYS 6C, PHYS 6CL | 8 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Las Positas College
Complete these five courses at Las Positas 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.
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 |
Five semesters from prep chem to organic chem
CHEM 31 opens into CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, CHEM 12A and CHEM 12B, five semesters straight through. Delaying chemistry your first term pushes organic chemistry past a normal transfer date.
Las Positas semesters, UCSB quarters
Las Positas runs two semesters a year; UCSB runs three quarters. The five-semester chemistry chain above is measured in Las Positas terms, spanning about two and a half years there.
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
MATH 34 alone covers both calculus terms
One Las Positas course, MATH 34, satisfies UCSB's MATH 34A and MATH 34B together. MATH 1 leading to MATH 2 is the path if you want the higher MATH 3A/3B track instead.
STAT C1000 is the only statistics option
Las Positas has just one course, STAT C1000, matched to UCSB's recommended statistics option, and PSTAT 5LS has no match. MATH 7 covers the linear algebra alternative if you'd rather take that.
Biology takes three Las Positas courses
BIO 1A, BIO 1B and BIO 1C together satisfy UCSB's general biology requirement, with no shorter combination listed on ASSIST. BIO 1C needs BIO 1R or CHEM 1A first, so plan chemistry around it.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Las Positas BIO 1A transfer to UCSB for Biology?
Yes, as part of a three-course set. BIO 1A, BIO 1B and BIO 1C together satisfy UCSB's general biology requirement for Biological Sciences; no single course covers it alone.
What doesn't Las Positas College cover for UCSB Biology?
Every required course matches on ASSIST. The recommended life-sciences statistics option has no dedicated Las Positas course, but STAT C1000 covers the general statistics alternative instead.
What GPA does UCSB expect from Las Positas biology applicants?
UCSB sets the bar at a 2.7 combined GPA across chemistry, biology, organic chemistry and calculus, no grade lower than a C. Your first calculus course and CHEM 12A must be done by the end of the fall term before you transfer.
What's the admit rate for UCSB Biological Sciences transfers?
Across every community college that sends transfers, UCSB admitted 45% of Biological Sciences applicants in 2025. A completed Las Positas sequence with a strong GPA is what makes an application competitive in that pool.
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Las Positas College students transferring into Biological Sciences, B.A. & B.S. at UC Santa Barbara can complete the full required sequence there, including CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B and a three-course biology set built on BIO 1A, BIO 1B and BIO 1C. Organic chemistry through CHEM 12A and CHEM 12B also transfers in full. Transfermatic checks every Las Positas course against UCSB's current articulation so you know what to register for.
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