Ohlone College to UC Berkeley
Molecular and Cell Biology Transfer Plan
Ohlone 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 Ohlone. Start with CHEM 102 and PHYS 121A.
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Molecular and Cell BiologyMajor Requirements
Molecular and Cell Biology Major Preparation
Courses at Ohlone College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Molecular and Cell Biology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Ohlone College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 101B + BIOL 101A — Principles of Biology - Organisms and Systems + Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular | BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL, BIOLOGY 1B | 10 |
| CHEM 101A — General Chemistry | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL | 5 |
| CHEM 101B — General Chemistry | CHEM 1B — General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 112A — Organic Chemistry | CHEM 3A, CHEM 3AL | 5 |
| CHEM 112B — Organic Chemistry | CHEM 3B, CHEM 3BL | 5 |
| MATH 101A — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 51 — Calculus I (choose 2) | 5 |
| MATH 101B — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 52 — Calculus II (choose 2) | 5 |
| MATH 101C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 53 — Multivariable Calculus (choose 2) | 5 |
| MATH 103 + MATH 104 — Introduction to Linear Algebra + Differential Equations | MATH 54 — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (choose 2) | 8 |
| CS 113 — Discrete Structures | MATH 55 — Discrete Mathematics (choose 2) | 3 |
| PHYS 120 + PHYS 120A — Introduction to Physics I + Introduction to Physics I - Calculus Supplement | PHYSICS 8A — Introductory Physics (recommended) | 5 |
| PHYS 121A + PHYS 121 — Introduction to Physics II - Calculus Supplement + Introduction to Physics II | PHYSICS 8B — Introductory Physics (recommended) | 5 |
| PHYS 140 — Mechanics | PHYSICS 7A — Physics for Scientists and Engineers (recommended) | 4 |
| PHYS 141 — Electricity and Magnetism | PHYSICS 7B — Physics for Scientists and Engineers (recommended) | 4 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Ohlone College
Complete these five courses at Ohlone 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 101A
Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular
CHEM 101A
General Chemistry
HIST 102A
Chicanx/Latinx History I
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Ohlone College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 101A — Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular | 5 |
Physical Science | CHEM 101A — General Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 102A — Chicanx/Latinx History I | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
5 semesters minimum for CHEM 102 onward
CHEM 102 through CHEM 112B: 5 courses, each needing the one before, so 5 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start CHEM 102 first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
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Ohlone covers all 7 listed courses
Every UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology prep course in the transfer agreement has a Ohlone match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
Start with CHEM 102 and PHYS 121A
CHEM 102 and PHYS 121A 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 Ohlone for UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology?
BIOL 101B, BIOL 101A, CHEM 101A, CHEM 101B, CHEM 112A, CHEM 112B and MATH 101A, 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 Ohlone 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 Ohlone match.
Does Ohlone CHEM 101B transfer to UC Berkeley?
Yes, for Molecular and Cell Biology. Ohlone CHEM 101B (General Chemistry) is the match for UC Berkeley CHEM 1B (General Chemistry) 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 Ohlone.
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Ohlone College students transferring to UC Berkeley for Molecular and Cell Biology can match 7 of 7 lower-division prep courses at Ohlone, including BIOL 101B and BIOL 101A. Every listed course has a Ohlone College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. CHEM 102 and PHYS 121A are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Ohlone College and UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Molecular and Cell Biology, semester by semester.
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