Ohlone College to UC Davis
Biological Sciences Transfer Plan
Ohlone has a match for every one of UC Davis's 9 Biological Sciences prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at Ohlone. Start with CHEM 102.
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Ohlone College
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UC Davis
Biological SciencesUC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
UC Davis offers TAG for Biological Sciences for fall 2027 applicants, with a minimum 3.2 GPA. File during the TAG window the fall before you transfer, and check UC Davis's TAG page, since its list of eligible majors changes.
Major Requirements
Biological Sciences Major Preparation
Courses at Ohlone College that satisfy UC Davis's Biological Sciences major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Ohlone College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 101A + BIOL 101B — Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular + Principles of Biology - Organisms and Systems | BIS 002A, BIS 002B, BIS 002C | 10 |
| CHEM 101B + CHEM 101A — General Chemistry + General Chemistry | CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C | 10 |
| MATH 101A — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MAT 021A — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 101B + MATH 101C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry + Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MAT 021B, MAT 021C | 10 |
| CHEM 112A — Organic Chemistry | CHE 008A — Organic Chemistry: Brief Course | 5 |
| CHEM 112B — Organic Chemistry | CHE 008B — Organic Chemistry: Brief Course | 5 |
| PHYS 120 + PHYS 121 — Introduction to Physics I + Introduction to Physics II | PHY 007A — General Physics | 8 |
| PHYS 121 + PHYS 120 — Introduction to Physics II + Introduction to Physics I | PHY 007B — General Physics | 8 |
| PHYS 120 + PHYS 121 — Introduction to Physics I + Introduction to Physics II | PHY 007C — General Physics | 8 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Ohlone College
Complete these five courses at Ohlone College to start your UC Davis 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.
Ohlone semesters, UC Davis quarters
Ohlone runs on semesters and UC Davis on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UC Davis's quicker quarter schedule.
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Ohlone covers all 9 listed courses
Every UC Davis Biological Sciences 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
CHEM 102 sits at the start of its sequence for this route, so it fits your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UC Davis looks for
All selective-major prep must be done by the end of spring before fall enrollment, for a letter grade.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Ohlone for UC Davis Biological Sciences?
BIOL 101A, BIOL 101B, CHEM 101B, CHEM 101A, MATH 101A, MATH 101B and MATH 101C, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 9 of the 9 prep courses UC Davis lists for Biological Sciences.
What doesn't Ohlone cover for UC Davis Biological Sciences?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UC Davis Biological Sciences prep course listed has a Ohlone match.
Does Ohlone MATH 101A transfer to UC Davis?
Yes, for Biological Sciences. Ohlone MATH 101A (Calculus with Analytic Geometry) is the match for UC Davis MAT 021A (Calculus) in the transfer agreement.
What is UC Davis's transfer admit rate for Biological Sciences?
58% of all transfer applicants to UC Davis Biological Sciences were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to Ohlone.
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Related Transfer Plans
Ohlone College students transferring to UC Davis for Biological Sciences can match 9 of 9 lower-division prep courses at Ohlone, including BIOL 101A and BIOL 101B. Every listed course has a Ohlone College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. CHEM 102 is a good first-semester pick. On Transfermatic, put in Ohlone College and UC Davis, and you get the classes you need for Biological Sciences, semester by semester.
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