Ohlone College to UCI
Biological Sciences Transfer Plan
Ohlone has a match for 6 of UCI's 9 Biological Sciences prep courses. BIO SCI 97, BIO SCI 98 and BIO SCI 99 have no Ohlone match, so plan for them before you apply.
From
Ohlone College
To
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 Ohlone College that satisfy UC Irvine's Biological Sciences major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Ohlone College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 101A — Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular | BIO SCI 93 — DNA to Organisms | 5 |
| BIOL 101B — Principles of Biology - Organisms and Systems | BIO SCI 94 — Organisms to Ecosystems | 5 |
| CHEM 101A + CHEM 101B — General Chemistry + General Chemistry | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, CHEM 1C, CHEM 1LC, CHEM 1LD | 10 |
| CHEM 112A + CHEM 112B — Organic Chemistry + Organic Chemistry | CHEM 51A, CHEM 51B, CHEM 51LB, CHEM 51C, CHEM 51LC | 10 |
| No Ohlone match | BIO SCI 97 — Genetics | — |
| No Ohlone match | BIO SCI 98 — Biochemistry | — |
| No Ohlone match | BIO SCI 99 — Molecular Biology | — |
| PHYS 120A + PHYS 121A + PHYS 120 + PHYS 121 — Introduction to Physics I - Calculus Supplement + Introduction to Physics II - Calculus Supplement + Introduction to Physics I + Introduction to Physics II | PHYSICS 3A, PHYSICS 3B, PHYSICS 3LB, PHYSICS 3C, PHYSICS 3LC (choose 1) | 10 |
| PHYS 141 + PHYS 140 — Electricity and Magnetism + Mechanics | PHYSICS 7C, PHYSICS 7LC, PHYSICS 7D, PHYSICS 7LD, PHYSICS 7E (choose 1) | 8 |
| MATH 101B (or another listed option) — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | 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 Ohlone College
UCI's Biological Sciences program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Ohlone College courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
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 |
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 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, UCI quarters
Ohlone 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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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
3 UCI requirements have no Ohlone match
Ohlone lists no course for BIO SCI 97, 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 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 UCI looks for
Complete a year each of general chemistry with lab, organic chemistry with lab and biology (Bio Sci 93/94) with a C or better, by the end of spring. Minimum GPA is 3.0.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Ohlone for UCI Biological Sciences?
BIOL 101A, BIOL 101B, CHEM 101A, CHEM 101B, CHEM 112A, CHEM 112B and PHYS 120A. Together they match 6 of the 9 prep courses UCI lists for Biological Sciences.
What doesn't Ohlone cover for UCI Biological Sciences?
BIO SCI 97, BIO SCI 98 and BIO SCI 99. Ohlone lists no course for them, so check UCI's Biological Sciences page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Ohlone BIOL 101A transfer to UCI?
Yes, for Biological Sciences. Ohlone BIOL 101A (Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular) is the match for UCI BIO SCI 93 (DNA to Organisms) 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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Ohlone College students transferring to UC Irvine for Biological Sciences can match 6 of 9 lower-division prep courses at Ohlone, including BIOL 101A and BIOL 101B. BIO SCI 97 and BIO SCI 98 have no Ohlone College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. CHEM 102 is a good first-semester pick. On Transfermatic, put in Ohlone College and UC Irvine, and you get the classes you need for Biological Sciences, semester by semester.
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