Moorpark College to UCSD
General Biology Transfer Plan
Moorpark has a match for 17 of UCSD's 18 General Biology prep courses. BILD 5 has no Moorpark match, so plan for it before you apply.
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General BiologyMajor Requirements
General Biology Major Preparation
Courses at Moorpark College that satisfy UC San Diego's General Biology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Moorpark College | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| (BIOL M02B and BIOL M02A) or (BIOL M02AH and BIOL M02B) — General Biology II | BILD 1 — The Cell | 5 |
| (BIOL M02B and BIOL M02A) or (BIOL M02B and BIOL M02AH) — General Biology II | BILD 2 — Multicellular Life | 5 |
| (BIOL M02A and BIOL M02B) or (BIOL M02B and BIOL M02AH) — General Biology I | BILD 3 — Organismic and Evolutionary Biology | 5 |
| (BIOL M02B and BIOL M02A) or (BIOL M02B and BIOL M02AH) — General Biology II | BILD 4 — Introductory Biology Lab | 5 |
| No Moorpark match | BILD 5 — Data Analysis and Design for Biologists | — |
| CHEM M01A — General Chemistry I | CHEM 6A — General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM M01B + CHEM M01A — General Chemistry II + General Chemistry I | CHEM 6B — General Chemistry II | 10 |
| CHEM M01B — General Chemistry II | CHEM 6C — General Chemistry III | 5 |
| CHEM M01A + CHEM M01B — General Chemistry I + General Chemistry II | CHEM 7L — Introductory Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | 10 |
| CHEM M07A — Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 41A — Organic Chemistry I: Structure and Reactivity | 5 |
| CHEM M07A + CHEM M07B — Organic Chemistry I + Organic Chemistry II | CHEM 41B — Organic Chemistry II: Reactivity and Synthesis | 10 |
| MATH M16A — Applied Calculus I | MATH 10A — Calculus I | 3 |
| MATH M16B — Applied Calculus II | MATH 10B — Calculus II | 3 |
| STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics | MATH 11 — Calculus Based Elementary Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| PHYS M20A — Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHYS 2A — Physics - Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS M20BL + PHYS M20B — Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism Laboratory + Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism | PHYS 2B — Physics - Electricity and Magnetism | 5 |
| PHYS M20C + PHYS M20CL — Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics + Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics Laboratory | PHYS 2C — Physics - Fluids, Waves, Thermodynamics, and Optics | 5 |
| PHYS M20A + PHYS M20AL — Mechanics of Solids and Fluids + Mechanics of Solids and Fluids Laboratory | PHYS 2BL — Physics Laboratory - Mechanics | 5 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC San Diego 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 UCSD 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.
Moorpark semesters, UCSD quarters
Moorpark runs on semesters and UCSD on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCSD's quicker quarter schedule.
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BILD 5 has no Moorpark match
Moorpark lists no course for BILD 5. Check UCSD's General Biology page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with CHEM M11 and MATH M16A
CHEM M11 and MATH M16A sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UCSD looks for
Minimum major prep must be complete by the end of spring before fall admission. AP/IB credit counts toward the courses but not the GPA.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Moorpark for UCSD General Biology?
BIOL M02B, BIOL M02A, CHEM M01A, CHEM M01B, CHEM M07A, CHEM M07B and MATH M16A, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 17 of the 18 prep courses UCSD lists for General Biology.
What doesn't Moorpark cover for UCSD General Biology?
BILD 5. Moorpark lists no course for it, so check UCSD's General Biology page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does Moorpark CHEM M01A transfer to UCSD?
Yes, for General Biology. Moorpark CHEM M01A (General Chemistry I) is the match for UCSD CHEM 6A (General Chemistry I) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at Moorpark for UCSD General Biology?
CHEM M11 and MATH M16A, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Related Transfer Plans
Moorpark College students transferring to UC San Diego for General Biology can match 17 of 18 lower-division prep courses at Moorpark, including BIOL M02B and BIOL M02A. BILD 5 has no Moorpark College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. CHEM M11 and MATH M16A are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Moorpark College and UC San Diego, and you get the classes you need for General Biology, semester by semester.
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