Long Beach City College to UC Davis
Biological Sciences Transfer Plan
LBCC matches all 13 UC Davis Biological Sciences requirements on ASSIST. Biology needs only BIO 1A and BIO 1B, each one doing double duty across the three Davis biology courses.
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Long Beach City College
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UC Davis
Biological SciencesUC Davis TAG
LBCC students can apply for a Davis TAG in Biological Sciences. The College of Biological Sciences asks for a 3.20 cumulative GPA, a 2.50 GPA inside each series and no grade lower than C. Prep still finishes by the end of spring regardless of TAG.
Major Requirements
Biological Sciences Major Preparation
Courses at Long Beach City College that satisfy UC Davis's Biological Sciences major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Long Beach City College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 1A — Biology for Science Majors | BIS 002A — Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth | 5 |
| BIO 1A + BIO 1B — Biology for Science Majors + Biology for Science Majors | BIS 002B — Introduction to Biology: Principles of Ecology & Evolution | 10 |
| BIO 1B + BIO 1A — Biology for Science Majors + Biology for Science Majors | BIS 002C — Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity & the Tree of Life | 10 |
| CHEM 1B + CHEM 1A — General Chemistry + General Chemistry | CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C | 11 |
| MATH 60 or MATH 60H — First Calculus Course | MAT 021A — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 70 or MATH 70H — Second Calculus Course | MAT 021B — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 80 — Third Calculus Course | MAT 021C — Calculus | 5 |
| CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry I | CHE 118A — Organic Chemistry for Health & Life Sciences | 5.5 |
| CHEM 12A + CHEM 12B — Organic Chemistry I + Organic Chemistry II | CHE 118B — Organic Chemistry for Health & Life Sciences | 11 |
| CHEM 12B — Organic Chemistry II | CHE 118C — Organic Chemistry for Health & Life Sciences | 5.5 |
| PHYS 2A + PHYS 2B — General Physics + General Physics | PHY 007A — General Physics | 9 |
| PHYS 2B + PHYS 2A — General Physics + General Physics | PHY 007B — General Physics | 9 |
| PHYS 2A + PHYS 2B — General Physics + General Physics | PHY 007C — General Physics | 9 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Long Beach City College
Complete these five courses at Long Beach City College to start your UC Davis 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 1A
Biology for Science Majors
CHEM 1A
General Chemistry
HIST 10
History of Early America (Colonial-Reconstruction)
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Long Beach City College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 1A — Biology for Science Majors | 5 |
Physical Science | CHEM 1A — General Chemistry | 5.5 |
Humanities | HIST 10 — History of Early America (Colonial-Reconstruction) | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
Math is a five-semester chain here
MATH 40, MATH 50, MATH C2210, MATH C2220, then MATH 80: five semesters back to back. MATH 80 matches MAT 021C, which Davis doesn't require, but start MATH 40 right away if you're below calculus.
LBCC semesters cover Davis quarters
Davis runs on quarters, so LBCC's semester pairs cover three-quarter series: CHEM 1A and CHEM 1B for CHE 002A-C, and PHYS 2A with PHYS 2B for PHY 007A-C.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Two biology courses cover three requirements
BIO 1A alone satisfies BIS 002A, and BIO 1A paired with BIO 1B covers both BIS 002B and BIS 002C. LBCC's biology sequence is two courses, not three.
Organic chemistry reuses two courses too
CHEM 12A alone covers CHE 118A, CHEM 12B alone covers CHE 118C, and the pair together covers CHE 118B. It's recommended, not required, for admission.
Honors sections apply early in math
MATH 60H and MATH 70H are the honors versions of MATH 60 and MATH 70, both accepted for MAT 021A and MAT 021B. MATH 80 has no honors alternative listed.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at LBCC for UC Davis Biological Sciences?
BIO 1A and BIO 1B for biology, CHEM 1A and CHEM 1B for general chemistry, and MATH 60 and MATH 70 (or their honors versions) for calculus. MATH 80 matches MAT 021C, which isn't required. Organic chemistry (CHEM 12A, CHEM 12B) and physics (PHYS 2A, PHYS 2B) are recommended.
Does LBCC BIO 1A transfer to UC Davis Biological Sciences?
Yes, and it counts toward two requirements. BIO 1A alone satisfies BIS 002A, and paired with BIO 1B it also satisfies BIS 002B and BIS 002C.
Is anything for UC Davis Biological Sciences missing at LBCC?
No. LBCC matches all 13 requirements ASSIST lists, including the recommended organic chemistry and physics series.
What's the transfer admit rate for UC Davis Biological Sciences?
58% of all 2025 transfer applicants to the major were admitted, a rate for every applicant rather than LBCC students alone. That figure comes with strings attached: a 2.8 cumulative GPA and a 2.50 minimum in each prep series.
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Long Beach City College students can complete every required course for the UC Davis Biological Sciences B.S. without gaps, matching all 13 requirements ASSIST lists. Biology is BIO 1A and BIO 1B, general chemistry is CHEM 1A and CHEM 1B, and calculus is MATH 60 and MATH 70. Organic chemistry and physics are recommended, and LBCC covers both. UC Davis admitted 58% of all 2025 transfer applicants to the major and offers TAG at a 3.2 GPA. Transfermatic can map the math runway that leads into calculus.
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