Las Positas College to UCLA
Nursing Transfer Plan
Las Positas College matches every UCLA Nursing prerequisite, though cell biology takes two courses, BIO 1A and BIO 1C, so nothing required carries over after transfer. UCLA still requires full Cal-GETC or IGETC certification and a 3.5 GPA.
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NursingMajor Requirements
Nursing Major Preparation
Courses at Las Positas College that satisfy UCLA's Nursing major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Las Positas College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | ENGCOMP 3 — English Composition, Rhetoric, and Language | 3 |
| ENG 4 or ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing About Literature | English composition courses | 3 |
| CHEM 1B + CHEM 1A — General College Chemistry II + General College Chemistry I | CHEM 20A, CHEM 20B | 10 |
| CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 30A — Organic Chemistry I: Structure and Reactivity | 5 |
| BIO 1A + BIO 1C — General Botany + Cell and Molecular Biology | LIFESCI 7A — Cell and Molecular Biology | 10 |
| BIO 1B — General Zoology | LIFESCI 7C — Physiology and Human Biology | 5 |
| BIO 7B — Human Physiology | PHYSCI 3 — Introduction to Human Physiology | 5 |
| BIO 7A — Human Anatomy | PHYSCI 13 — Introduction to Human Anatomy | 5 |
| COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking | COMM 1 — Principles of Oral Communication (recommended) | 3 |
| No Las Positas match | COMM 10 — Introduction to Communication (recommended) | — |
| PSYC C1000 — Introduction to Psychology | PSYCH 10 — Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| BIO 7C — Microbiology | NURSING 51 — Medical Microbiology for Nursing Students | 5 |
| MATH 1 — Calculus I | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus (choose 1) | 5 |
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 |
Chemistry runs four semesters minimum
Las Positas's chain is CHEM 31, then CHEM 1A, then CHEM 1B, then CHEM 12A: four semesters minimum, ending with organic chemistry. Start CHEM 31 or CHEM 1A right away depending on your placement.
Semester courses into a quarter major
Las Positas runs semesters and UCLA runs quarters. CHEM 1A and CHEM 1B together stand in for UCLA's CHEM 20A and CHEM 20B, and UCLA states its 60-to-70 unit rule in the semester units Las Positas awards.
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Cell biology needs two Las Positas courses
LIFESCI 7A takes both BIO 1A, General Botany, and BIO 1C, Cell and Molecular Biology, at Las Positas. BIO 1C needs BIO 1R or CHEM 1A first, so fit it in after chemistry starts.
Calculus runs through MATH 31A only
Las Positas has no course for MATH 3A, so MATH 1 is the only calculus path that clears the math requirement. Don't wait to enroll in MATH 1 if your placement allows it.
Two ways to finish the second writing course
Once ENGL C1000 is done, either ENG 4, Critical Thinking and Writing About Literature, or ENGL C1001 clears the second composition requirement. Either course satisfies it.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes do I need at Las Positas for UCLA nursing?
CHEM 1A and CHEM 1B, then CHEM 12A; BIO 1A and BIO 1C for cell biology; BIO 1B for physiology; BIO 7A and BIO 7B for anatomy and physiology; BIO 7C for microbiology; PSYC C1000; ENGL C1000 plus ENG 4 or ENGL C1001; and MATH 1 for calculus.
Is anything for UCLA nursing not covered at Las Positas?
No required prerequisite is missing at Las Positas. COMM 10, a recommended communication elective, has no local match, but it's optional. ASSIST notes UCLA may still want an extra composition course after transfer.
What GPA do you need for UCLA nursing as a transfer?
UCLA looks for a 3.5 cumulative GPA in UC-transferable work, 60 to 70 semester units, and a C or better in every prerequisite. Full Cal-GETC or IGETC certification is required at entry, not a partial version.
Does UCLA nursing have a separate application?
Yes, a nursing supplemental application is due January 15, 2027, in addition to the regular UC application. ASSIST notes it requires a statement of purpose and two recommendations from teachers, counselors or supervisors who know your work.
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Related Transfer Plans
Las Positas College students aiming for UCLA's prelicensure Nursing B.S. can finish every ASSIST prerequisite locally, from CHEM 1A and CHEM 12A through the two-course cell biology requirement built on BIO 1A and BIO 1C. UCLA sets its own bar past the course list: a 3.5 GPA floor, full Cal-GETC or IGETC certification, and a separate nursing application. Transfermatic plans Las Positas's four-semester chemistry chain and doubled-up biology courses so the sequence and GE certification finish in time.
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