Moorpark College to UCLA
Biology Transfer Plan
Moorpark has a match for 11 of UCLA's 12 Biology prep courses. CHEM 153A has no Moorpark match, so plan for it before you apply.
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BiologyMajor Requirements
Biology Major Preparation
Courses at Moorpark College that satisfy UCLA's Biology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Moorpark College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| (CHEM M01AH or CHEM M01A) and CHEM M01B — Honors: General Chemistry I | CHEM 20A, CHEM 20B, CHEM 20L, CHEM 30AL | 5 |
| CHEM M07A + CHEM M07B — Organic Chemistry I + Organic Chemistry II | CHEM 30A, CHEM 30B | 10 |
| MATH M25A or MATH M25AH — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus | 5 |
| MATH M25B or MATH M25BH — Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | MATH 31B — Integration and Infinite Series | 5 |
| MATH M25C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | MATH 32A — Calculus of Several Variables | 5 |
| STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H — Introduction to Statistics | STATS 13 — Introduction to Statistical Methods for Life and Health Sciences (choose 1) | 4 |
| BIOL M02A or BIOL M02AH — General Biology I | LIFESCI 7A — Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| (BIOL M02AH or BIOL M02A) and (BIOL M02B or BIOL M02BH) — Honors: General Biology I | LIFESCI 7B — Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology | 5 |
| BIOL M02BH or BIOL M02B — Honors: General Biology II | LIFESCI 7C — Physiology and Human Biology | 5 |
| BIOL M02A or BIOL M02AH — General Biology I | LIFESCI 7L — Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology | 5 |
| PHYS M20A + PHYS M20AL + PHYS M20B + PHYS M20BL + PHYS M20C + PHYS M20CL — Mechanics of Solids and Fluids + Mechanics of Solids and Fluids Laboratory + Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism + Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism Laboratory + Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics + Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics Laboratory | PHYSICS 5A, PHYSICS 5B, PHYSICS 5C (choose 1) | 15 |
| PHYS M20CL + PHYS M20AL + PHYS M20C + PHYS M20B + PHYS M20BL + PHYS M20A — Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics Laboratory + Mechanics of Solids and Fluids Laboratory + Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics + Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism + Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism Laboratory + Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHYSICS 1A, PHYSICS 1B, PHYSICS 1C, PHYSICS 4AL, PHYSICS 4BL (choose 1) | 15 |
| No Moorpark match | CHEM 153A — Biochemistry: Introduction to Structure, Enzymes, and Metabolism | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UCLA 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 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.
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, UCLA quarters
Moorpark runs on semesters and UCLA on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCLA's quicker quarter schedule.
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CHEM 153A has no Moorpark match
Moorpark lists no course for CHEM 153A. Check UCLA's 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 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.
More than one way to cover MATH 31A
For UCLA MATH 31A, Moorpark accepts MATH M25A or MATH M25AH. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Moorpark for UCLA Biology?
CHEM M01AH, CHEM M07A, CHEM M07B, MATH M25A or MATH M25AH, MATH M25B or MATH M25BH, MATH M25C and STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 11 of the 12 prep courses UCLA lists for Biology.
What doesn't Moorpark cover for UCLA Biology?
CHEM 153A. Moorpark lists no course for it, so check UCLA's Biology page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does Moorpark MATH M25C transfer to UCLA?
Yes, for Biology. Moorpark MATH M25C (Calculus with Analytic Geometry III) is the match for UCLA MATH 32A (Calculus of Several Variables) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCLA's transfer admit rate for Biology?
17% of all transfer applicants to UCLA Biology were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to Moorpark.
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Moorpark College students transferring to UCLA for Biology can match 11 of 12 lower-division prep courses at Moorpark, including CHEM M01AH and CHEM M07A. CHEM 153A has no 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 UCLA, and you get the classes you need for Biology, semester by semester.
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