Los Angeles Pierce College to UCLA
Nursing Transfer Plan
Pierce College matches every UCLA Nursing prerequisite and also covers the recommended COMM 10, so no required class waits until after transfer. Chemistry runs four semesters, and UCLA requires full Cal-GETC or IGETC certification when you enter.
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NursingMajor Requirements
Nursing Major Preparation
Courses at Los Angeles Pierce College that satisfy UCLA's Nursing major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Los Angeles Pierce College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | ENGCOMP 3 — English Composition, Rhetoric, and Language | 3 |
| ENGLISH 102 or ENGL C1001 or PHILOS 005 — College Reading and Composition II | English composition courses | 3 |
| CHEM 101 + CHEM 102 — General Chemistry I + General Chemistry II | CHEM 20A, CHEM 20B | 10 |
| CHEM 211 — Organic Chemistry for Science Majors I | CHEM 30A — Organic Chemistry I: Structure and Reactivity | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 006 — General Biology I | LIFESCI 7A — Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 007 + BIOLOGY 006 — General Biology II + General Biology I | LIFESCI 7C — Physiology and Human Biology | 10 |
| PHYSIOL 001 — Introduction to Human Physiology | PHYSCI 3 — Introduction to Human Physiology | 4 |
| ANATOMY 001 — Introduction to Human Anatomy | PHYSCI 13 — Introduction to Human Anatomy | 4 |
| COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking | COMM 1 — Principles of Oral Communication (recommended) | 3 |
| COMM 100 — Introduction to Communication Studies | COMM 10 — Introduction to Communication (recommended) | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 — Introduction to Psychology | PSYCH 10 — Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| MICRO 001 or MICRO 020 — Introductory Microbiology | NURSING 51 — Medical Microbiology for Nursing Students | 5 |
| MATH 261 — Calculus I | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus (choose 1) | 5 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Los Angeles Pierce College
Complete these five courses at Los Angeles Pierce 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.
ANATOMY 001
Introduction to Human Anatomy
CHEM 051
Fundamentals of Chemistry I
A S L 003
American Sign Language III
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Los Angeles Pierce College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | ANATOMY 001 — Introduction to Human Anatomy | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 051 — Fundamentals of Chemistry I | 5 |
Humanities | A S L 003 — American Sign Language III | 4 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
Chemistry runs four semesters to organic
Pierce's path is CHEM 060, then CHEM 101, then CHEM 102, then CHEM 211: four semesters minimum, ending in organic chemistry. Start the chemistry sequence in your first term to stay on track.
Pierce semesters into a UCLA quarter major
Pierce runs semesters, UCLA runs quarters. CHEM 101 and CHEM 102 together stand in for UCLA's CHEM 20A and CHEM 20B, and UCLA's 60-to-70 unit rule is already stated in the semester units Pierce awards.
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Physiology takes two Pierce courses
LIFESCI 7C needs both BIOLOGY 006 and BIOLOGY 007 at Pierce, not just one. BIOLOGY 006 also covers LIFESCI 7A, so the pair handles both biology requirements.
The communication elective has a Pierce match
Pierce covers the recommended COMM 10 with COMM 100, Introduction to Communication Studies. It's still optional, so take it only if your schedule has room.
Two microbiology courses both count
NURSING 51 accepts either MICRO 001 or MICRO 020 at Pierce. Both are General Microbiology-level courses, so check which fits your term schedule before registering.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes do I need at Pierce for UCLA nursing?
CHEM 101 and CHEM 102, then CHEM 211; BIOLOGY 006 and BIOLOGY 007; ANATOMY 001 and PHYSIOL 001; MICRO 001 or MICRO 020 for microbiology; PSYC C1000; ENGL C1000 plus ENGLISH 102, ENGL C1001 or PHILOS 005; and MATH 261 for calculus.
Is anything for UCLA nursing not covered at Pierce?
Every required prerequisite, plus the recommended COMM 10 communication course, has a Pierce match. ASSIST's only caveat is that UCLA may still ask for one more English composition course after you transfer in.
What GPA do you need for UCLA nursing as a transfer?
Plan on a 3.5 cumulative GPA in UC-transferable work, 60 to 70 semester units, and a C or better in each prerequisite. UCLA also requires full Cal-GETC or IGETC certification at entry, not the partial version.
Does UCLA nursing have a separate application?
Yes, a nursing supplemental application is due January 15, 2027, in addition to the UC application itself. Per ASSIST's notes, it includes a statement of purpose and two recommendations from people who know your work.
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Related Transfer Plans
Los Angeles Pierce College students planning for UCLA's prelicensure Nursing B.S. can complete every ASSIST prerequisite at Pierce, from CHEM 101 and CHEM 211 through BIOLOGY 006, BIOLOGY 007 and ANATOMY 001. UCLA layers on its own bar beyond the course list: a 3.5 GPA floor, full Cal-GETC or IGETC certification, and a separate nursing application due in January. Transfermatic maps Pierce's four-semester chemistry chain and the paired biology courses so the sequence and GE certification finish on time.
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