Long Beach City College to UCLA
Nursing Transfer Plan
LBCC has a match for every UCLA Nursing prerequisite, and one biology course does double duty across two requirements, so nothing required is left after transfer. UCLA still wants full Cal-GETC or IGETC certification and a 3.5 GPA.
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NursingMajor Requirements
Nursing Major Preparation
Courses at Long Beach City College that satisfy UCLA's Nursing major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Long Beach City College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H — Academic Reading and Writing | ENGCOMP 3 — English Composition, Rhetoric, and Language | 4 |
| ENGL 2 or ENGL C1001 or ENGL C1001H — Introduction to Literature/Composition | English composition courses | 4 |
| CHEM 1B + CHEM 1A — General Chemistry + General Chemistry | CHEM 20A, CHEM 20B | 11 |
| CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 30A — Organic Chemistry I: Structure and Reactivity | 5.5 |
| BIO 1A — Biology for Science Majors | LIFESCI 7A — Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| BIO 1A + BIO 1B — Biology for Science Majors + Biology for Science Majors | LIFESCI 7C — Physiology and Human Biology | 10 |
| PHYSI 1 — Human Physiology | PHYSCI 3 — Introduction to Human Physiology | 5 |
| ANAT 1 — Human Anatomy | PHYSCI 13 — Introduction to Human Anatomy | 4 |
| COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking | COMM 1 — Principles of Oral Communication (recommended) | 3 |
| No LBCC match | COMM 10 — Introduction to Communication (recommended) | — |
| PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H — Introduction to Psychology | PSYCH 10 — Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| BIO 2 — General Microbiology | NURSING 51 — Medical Microbiology for Nursing Students | 5 |
| MATH 60 or MATH 60H — First Calculus Course | 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 Long Beach City College
Complete these five courses at Long Beach City 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 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 |
Chemistry runs four semesters to organic
LBCC's chain is CHEM 2, then CHEM 1A, then CHEM 1B, then CHEM 12A: four semesters minimum, with organic chemistry last. Start CHEM 2 or CHEM 1A right away based on your placement.
LBCC semesters into UCLA's quarters
LBCC runs semesters while UCLA runs quarters. CHEM 1A and CHEM 1B together stand in for UCLA's CHEM 20A and CHEM 20B, and UCLA's 60-to-70 unit range is already stated in semester units.
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BIO 1A counts toward two requirements
BIO 1A alone satisfies LIFESCI 7A, and BIO 1A paired with BIO 1B satisfies LIFESCI 7C. Take BIO 1A once and it works toward both slots on this agreement.
Honors sections cover several slots
ENGL C1000H, ENGL C1001H, PSYC C1000H and MATH 60H all substitute for their standard-track counterparts here. That covers both English slots, psychology and calculus if you're in LBCC's honors program.
Calculus runs through MATH 31A only
LBCC has no course listed for MATH 3A, so MATH 60 or the honors MATH 60H is the only path to the calculus requirement. Either one clears MATH 31A.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes do I need at LBCC for UCLA nursing?
CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, then CHEM 12A; BIO 1A for cell biology and BIO 1A with BIO 1B for physiology; ANAT 1 and PHYSI 1 for anatomy and physiology; BIO 2 for microbiology; PSYC C1000; ENGL C1000 plus ENGL 2 or ENGL C1001; and MATH 60 for calculus.
Is anything for UCLA nursing not covered at LBCC?
No required prerequisite is missing at LBCC. COMM 10, a recommended communication elective, has no local match, but it's optional. ASSIST's notes also mention UCLA may ask for extra composition work after transfer.
What GPA do you need for UCLA nursing as a transfer?
UCLA sets a 3.5 cumulative GPA floor in UC-transferable coursework, along with 60 to 70 semester units and a C or better in every prerequisite. Full Cal-GETC or IGETC certification is required; partial certification isn't accepted.
Does UCLA nursing have a separate application?
Yes, a nursing supplemental application is due January 15, 2027, separate from the general UC application. Per ASSIST's notes, it asks for a statement of purpose and two recommendations from people who know your work.
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Long Beach City College students working toward UCLA's prelicensure Nursing B.S. can complete the entire ASSIST prerequisite list at LBCC, from CHEM 1A and CHEM 12A through BIO 1A, which counts toward both the cell biology and physiology requirements. UCLA layers on its own bar: a 3.5 GPA minimum, full Cal-GETC or IGETC certification, and a separate nursing application due in January. Transfermatic tracks LBCC's four-semester chemistry chain so the sequence and GE certification land on time.
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