Ohlone College to UCI
Nursing Science Transfer Plan
Ohlone has a match for 10 of UCI's 11 Nursing Science prep courses. BIO SCI 97 has no Ohlone match, so plan for it before you apply.
From
Ohlone College
To
UC Irvine
Nursing ScienceMajor Requirements
Nursing Science Major Preparation
Courses at Ohlone College that satisfy UC Irvine's Nursing Science 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 |
| CHEM 101A + CHEM 101B — General Chemistry + General Chemistry | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, CHEM 1C | 10 |
| No Ohlone match | BIO SCI 97 — Genetics | — |
| BIOL 103B or BIOL 112 — Human Anatomy and Physiology | BIO SCI E109, BIO SCI E112L (choose 1) | 4 |
| BIOL 106 — Microbiology | BIO SCI M122, BIO SCI M118L (choose 1) | 5 |
| BIOL 103A or BIOL 111 — Human Anatomy and Physiology | BIO SCI D170 — Applied Human Anatomy | 4 |
| PHIL 106 — Ethics | PHILOS 4 — Introduction to Ethics (choose 1) | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 — Introduction to Psychology | COGS 7A — Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| HLTH 102 — Introduction to Public Health | PUBHLTH 1 — Principles of Public Health | 3 |
| STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics | STATS 7 — Basic Statistics (choose 1) | 5 |
| STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics | STATS 8 — Introduction to Biological Statistics (choose 1) | 5 |
| ANTH 102 — Cultural Anthropology | ANTHRO 2A — Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology (choose 1) | 3 |
| SOC 101 — Introduction to Sociology | SOCIOL 1 — Introduction to Sociology (choose 1) | 3 |
| SOC 102 — Social Problems | SOCIOL 3 — Introduction to Social Problems (choose 1) | 3 |
| PSY 112 — Social Psychology | SOCIOL 31 — Introduction to Social Psychology (choose 1) | 3 |
| PSY 108 — Human Development | NUR SCI 116 — Human Growth and Development through the Lifespan (recommended) | 3 |
| HLTH 109 — Nutrition | NUR SCI 50 — Nutrition Across the Lifespan (recommended) | 3 |
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
Complete these five courses at Ohlone College to start your UCI 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 |
3 semesters minimum for CHEM 102 onward
CHEM 102, then CHEM 101A, then BIOL 101A: each needs the one before, so 3 semesters minimum. Start CHEM 102 in your first semester. 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
BIO SCI 97 has no Ohlone match
Ohlone lists no course for BIO SCI 97. Check UCI's Nursing Science page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with CHEM 102 and PHIL 106
CHEM 102 and PHIL 106 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
Ohlone gives you options here
For UCI BIO SCI D170, Ohlone accepts BIOL 103A or BIOL 111. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Ohlone for UCI Nursing Science?
BIOL 101A, CHEM 101A, CHEM 101B, BIOL 103B or BIOL 112, BIOL 106, BIOL 103A or BIOL 111 and PHIL 106, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 10 of the 11 prep courses UCI lists for Nursing Science.
What doesn't Ohlone cover for UCI Nursing Science?
BIO SCI 97. Ohlone lists no course for it, so check UCI's Nursing Science page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does Ohlone BIOL 101A transfer to UCI?
Yes, for Nursing Science. Ohlone BIOL 101A (Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular) is the match for UCI BIO SCI 93 (DNA to Organisms) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at Ohlone for UCI Nursing Science?
CHEM 102 and PHIL 106, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Related Transfer Plans
Ohlone College students transferring to UC Irvine for Nursing Science can match 10 of 11 lower-division prep courses at Ohlone, including BIOL 101A and CHEM 101A. BIO SCI 97 has no Ohlone College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. CHEM 102 and PHIL 106 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Ohlone College and UC Irvine, and you get the classes you need for Nursing Science, semester by semester.
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