Moorpark College to UCI
Biological Sciences Transfer Plan
Moorpark has a match for 7 of UCI's 9 Biological Sciences prep courses. BIO SCI 98 and BIO SCI 99 have no Moorpark match, so plan for them before you apply.
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Moorpark College
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UC Irvine
Biological SciencesUC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
UCI offers TAG for Biological Sciences for fall 2027 applicants, with a minimum 3.4 GPA. File during the TAG window the fall before you transfer, and check UCI's TAG page, since its list of eligible majors changes.
Major Requirements
Biological Sciences Major Preparation
Courses at Moorpark College that satisfy UC Irvine's Biological Sciences major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Moorpark College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL M02A or BIOL M02AH — General Biology I | BIO SCI 93 — DNA to Organisms | 5 |
| BIOL M02B — General Biology II | BIO SCI 94 — Organisms to Ecosystems | 5 |
| (CHEM M01A and CHEM M01B) or (CHEM M01B and CHEM M01AH) — General Chemistry I | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, CHEM 1C, CHEM 1LC, CHEM 1LD | 5 |
| CHEM M07A + CHEM M07B — Organic Chemistry I + Organic Chemistry II | CHEM 51A, CHEM 51B, CHEM 51LB, CHEM 51C, CHEM 51LC | 10 |
| BIOL M02C — Genetics and Molecular Biology | BIO SCI 97 — Genetics | 5 |
| No Moorpark match | BIO SCI 98 — Biochemistry | — |
| No Moorpark match | BIO SCI 99 — Molecular Biology | — |
| PHYS M20BL + PHYS M20A + PHYS M20AL + PHYS M20B — Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism Laboratory + Mechanics of Solids and Fluids + Mechanics of Solids and Fluids Laboratory + Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism | PHYSICS 3A, PHYSICS 3B, PHYSICS 3LB, PHYSICS 3C, PHYSICS 3LC (choose 1) | 10 |
| PHYS M20AL + PHYS M20BL + PHYS M20A + PHYS M20B — Mechanics of Solids and Fluids Laboratory + Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism Laboratory + Mechanics of Solids and Fluids + Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism | PHYSICS 7C, PHYSICS 7LC, PHYSICS 7D, PHYSICS 7LD, PHYSICS 7E (choose 1) | 10 |
| MATH M25AH (or another listed option) — Honors: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | Mathematics Requirement | 5 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Irvine after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Moorpark College
UCI's Biological Sciences program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Moorpark College courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
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 |
UCI Biological Sciences: full GE notes
UCI says IGETC may not be recommended for science majors like Biological Sciences, so El Camino students should place chemistry and biology ahead of general education.
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.
Moorpark semesters, UCI quarters
Moorpark runs on semesters and UCI on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCI's quicker quarter schedule.
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2 UCI requirements have no Moorpark match
Moorpark lists no course for BIO SCI 98 and BIO SCI 99. Check UCI's Biological Sciences page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with CHEM M11 and MATH M25AH
CHEM M11 and MATH M25AH sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
Moorpark gives you options here
For UCI BIO SCI 93, Moorpark accepts BIOL M02A or BIOL M02AH. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Moorpark for UCI Biological Sciences?
BIOL M02A or BIOL M02AH, BIOL M02B, CHEM M01A, CHEM M07A, CHEM M07B, BIOL M02C and PHYS M20BL, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 7 of the 9 prep courses UCI lists for Biological Sciences.
What doesn't Moorpark cover for UCI Biological Sciences?
BIO SCI 98 and BIO SCI 99. Moorpark lists no course for them, so check UCI's Biological Sciences page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Moorpark BIOL M02B transfer to UCI?
Yes, for Biological Sciences. Moorpark BIOL M02B (General Biology II) is the match for UCI BIO SCI 94 (Organisms to Ecosystems) in the transfer agreement.
Can I use TAG for UCI Biological Sciences?
UCI lists Biological Sciences as TAG-eligible for fall 2027, with a minimum 3.4 GPA. Check UCI's TAG page before you count on it for a later term.
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Moorpark College students transferring to UC Irvine for Biological Sciences can match 7 of 9 lower-division prep courses at Moorpark, including BIOL M02A or BIOL M02AH and BIOL M02B. BIO SCI 98 and BIO SCI 99 have no Moorpark College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. CHEM M11 and MATH M25AH are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Moorpark College and UC Irvine, and you get the classes you need for Biological Sciences, semester by semester.
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