Moorpark College to UC Berkeley
Molecular and Cell Biology Transfer Plan
Moorpark has a match for every one of UC Berkeley's 7 Molecular and Cell Biology prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at Moorpark. Start with CHEM M11 and MATH M25A.
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Molecular and Cell BiologyMajor Requirements
Molecular and Cell Biology Major Preparation
Courses at Moorpark College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Molecular and Cell Biology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Moorpark College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL M02A or BIOL M02AH — General Biology I | BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL | 5 |
| BIOL M02B — General Biology II | BIOLOGY 1B — General Biology (Plant Form & Function, Ecology, Evolution) | 5 |
| CHEM M01A + CHEM M01B — General Chemistry I + General Chemistry II | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL | 10 |
| CHEM M01B — General Chemistry II | CHEM 1B — General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM M07A + CHEM M07B — Organic Chemistry I + Organic Chemistry II | CHEM 3A, CHEM 3AL, CHEM 3B, CHEM 3BL | 10 |
| MATH M25A — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MATH 51 — Calculus I (choose 2) | 5 |
| MATH M25B — Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | MATH 52 — Calculus II (choose 2) | 5 |
| MATH M25C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | MATH 53 — Multivariable Calculus (choose 2) | 5 |
| MATH M31 + MATH M35 — Introduction to Linear Algebra + Applied Differential Equations | MATH 54 — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (choose 2) | 6 |
| MATH M21 — Discrete Mathematics | MATH 55 — Discrete Mathematics (choose 2) | 3 |
| No Moorpark match | PHYSICS 8A — Introductory Physics (recommended) | — |
| No Moorpark match | PHYSICS 8B — Introductory Physics (recommended) | — |
| PHYS M20A + PHYS M20AL — Mechanics of Solids and Fluids + Mechanics of Solids and Fluids Laboratory | PHYSICS 7A — Physics for Scientists and Engineers (recommended) | 5 |
| PHYS M20BL + PHYS M20B — Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism Laboratory + Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism | PHYSICS 7B — Physics for Scientists and Engineers (recommended) | 5 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Berkeley after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Moorpark College
Complete these five courses at Moorpark College to start your UC Berkeley 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.
BIOL M01
Introduction to Biology
CHEM M01A
General Chemistry I
HIST M150
World History: From Prehistory to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Moorpark College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL M01 — Introduction to Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM M01A — General Chemistry I | 5 |
Humanities | HIST M150 — World History: From Prehistory to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
5 semesters minimum for CHEM M11 onward
CHEM M11 through CHEM M07B: 5 courses, each needing the one before, so 5 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start CHEM M11 first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
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Moorpark covers all 7 listed courses
Every UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology prep course in the transfer agreement has a Moorpark match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
Start with CHEM M11 and MATH M25A
CHEM M11 and MATH M25A sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UC Berkeley looks for
Admitted transfers who chose MCB go directly into the major. This has applied since fall 2023.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Moorpark for UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology?
BIOL M02A or BIOL M02AH, BIOL M02B, CHEM M01A, CHEM M01B, CHEM M07A, CHEM M07B and MATH M25A, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 7 of the 7 prep courses UC Berkeley lists for Molecular and Cell Biology.
What doesn't Moorpark cover for UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology prep course listed has a Moorpark match.
Does Moorpark BIOL M02B transfer to UC Berkeley?
Yes, for Molecular and Cell Biology. Moorpark BIOL M02B (General Biology II) is the match for UC Berkeley BIOLOGY 1B (General Biology (Plant Form & Function, Ecology, Evolution)) in the transfer agreement.
What is UC Berkeley's transfer admit rate for Molecular and Cell Biology?
23% of all transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to Moorpark.
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Related Transfer Plans
Moorpark College students transferring to UC Berkeley for Molecular and Cell Biology can match 7 of 7 lower-division prep courses at Moorpark, including BIOL M02A or BIOL M02AH and BIOL M02B. Every listed course has a Moorpark College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. CHEM M11 and MATH M25A are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Moorpark College and UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Molecular and Cell Biology, semester by semester.
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