Las Positas College to UCLA
Biology Transfer Plan
Las Positas covers 11 of the 12 courses on UCLA's Biology prep list, missing only CHEM 153A, which isn't required for admission. For the physics UCLA strongly recommends, only one series matches: PHYS 1A, PHYS 1B and PHYS 1C.
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BiologyUCLA Transfer Alliance Program (TAP)
Las Positas' Honors Transfer Program certifies students into UCLA's TAP, covering Letters and Science majors including Biology. Certified applicants get priority consideration and a review for an alternate major if their first choice doesn't admit them. It's not a guarantee.
Major Requirements
Biology Major Preparation
Courses at Las Positas College that satisfy UCLA's Biology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Las Positas College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1A + CHEM 1B — General College Chemistry I + General College Chemistry II | CHEM 20A, CHEM 20B, CHEM 20L, CHEM 30AL | 10 |
| CHEM 12A + CHEM 12B — Organic Chemistry I + Organic Chemistry II | CHEM 30A, CHEM 30B | 10 |
| MATH 1 — Calculus I | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 2 — Calculus II | MATH 31B — Integration and Infinite Series | 5 |
| MATH 3 — Multivariable Calculus | MATH 32A — Calculus of Several Variables | 5 |
| STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics | STATS 13 — Introduction to Statistical Methods for Life and Health Sciences (choose 1) | 4 |
| BIO 1A + BIO 1C — General Botany + Cell and Molecular Biology | LIFESCI 7A — Cell and Molecular Biology | 10 |
| BIO 1B + BIO 1A + BIO 1C — General Zoology + General Botany + Cell and Molecular Biology | LIFESCI 7B — Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology | 15 |
| BIO 1B — General Zoology | LIFESCI 7C — Physiology and Human Biology | 5 |
| BIO 1C — Cell and Molecular Biology | LIFESCI 7L — Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology | 5 |
| PHYS 1C + PHYS 1A + PHYS 1B — General Physics III + General Physics I + General Physics II | PHYSICS 1A, PHYSICS 1B, PHYSICS 1C, PHYSICS 4AL, PHYSICS 4BL (choose 1) | 15 |
| No Las Positas match | CHEM 153A — Biochemistry: Introduction to Structure, Enzymes, and Metabolism | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UCLA 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 UCLA 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 to reach organic chemistry
The chain runs CHEM 31, CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, CHEM 12A, then CHEM 12B: five semesters minimum. Start CHEM 31 or CHEM 1A right away to finish by spring before transfer.
Las Positas semesters, UCLA quarters
UCLA runs chemistry on the quarter system, so Las Positas' semester pair covers more per class. CHEM 1A and CHEM 1B together clear all four of UCLA's general chemistry quarter courses.
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Only one physics path has a match
UCLA's PHYSICS 5A, PHYSICS 5B and PHYSICS 5C series has no Las Positas equivalent. PHYS 1A, PHYS 1B and PHYS 1C together match the other accepted series. Physics is strongly recommended, not required for admission.
Three biology courses cover four slots
BIO 1A, BIO 1B and BIO 1C together satisfy all four UCLA biology requirements: 7A, 7B, 7C and the 7L lab. BIO 1C alone handles the lab requirement.
CHEM 153A is the one open item
No Las Positas course covers CHEM 153A, UCLA's upper-division biochemistry class. It isn't required for admission, so you'd take it once you're enrolled at UCLA.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What Las Positas classes do I need for UCLA biology?
CHEM 1A and CHEM 1B for general chemistry, CHEM 12A and CHEM 12B for organic, MATH 1, MATH 2 and MATH 3 for calculus, STAT C1000 for statistics, BIO 1A, BIO 1B and BIO 1C for biology, and PHYS 1A, PHYS 1B and PHYS 1C for physics.
What doesn't Las Positas cover for UCLA biology?
Only CHEM 153A, UCLA's upper-division biochemistry course, has no Las Positas match. It isn't required for admission, so it won't block your application; you'd take it at UCLA.
What is the UCLA biology transfer admit rate?
17%. That's UCLA's 2025 admit rate for every transfer applicant to Biology, not a Las Positas-specific number. Because switching into a life-science major after admission isn't allowed, apply to Biology directly if it's what you want.
Does Las Positas offer UCLA's general physics series?
No. PHYSICS 5A, PHYSICS 5B and PHYSICS 5C have no Las Positas match. PHYS 1A, PHYS 1B and PHYS 1C match UCLA's other accepted physics series, which covers the year of physics UCLA strongly recommends.
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Related Transfer Plans
Las Positas College students transferring into the Biology B.S. at UCLA can complete nearly all of the lower-division work before they leave. General chemistry runs CHEM 1A and CHEM 1B, organic chemistry adds CHEM 12A and CHEM 12B, and the biology core comes from BIO 1A, BIO 1B and BIO 1C. Only CHEM 153A stays open for after transfer. Because the chemistry chain runs five semesters, Transfermatic sequences Las Positas' schedule so organic chemistry finishes before UCLA's spring deadline.
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