Ohlone College to UCSD
General Biology Transfer Plan
Ohlone has a match for 19 of UCSD's 20 General Biology prep courses. BILD 5 has no Ohlone match, so plan for it before you apply.
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Ohlone College
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UC San Diego
General BiologyMajor Requirements
General Biology Major Preparation
Courses at Ohlone College that satisfy UC San Diego's General Biology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Ohlone College | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 101A + BIOL 101B — Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular + Principles of Biology - Organisms and Systems | BILD 1 — The Cell | 10 |
| BIOL 101B + BIOL 101A — Principles of Biology - Organisms and Systems + Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular | BILD 2 — Multicellular Life | 10 |
| BIOL 101B + BIOL 101A — Principles of Biology - Organisms and Systems + Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular | BILD 3 — Organismic and Evolutionary Biology | 10 |
| BIOL 101A + BIOL 101B — Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular + Principles of Biology - Organisms and Systems | BILD 4 — Introductory Biology Lab | 10 |
| No Ohlone match | BILD 5 — Data Analysis and Design for Biologists | — |
| CHEM 101A — General Chemistry | CHEM 6A — General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 101B + CHEM 101A — General Chemistry + General Chemistry | CHEM 6B — General Chemistry II | 10 |
| CHEM 101A + CHEM 101B — General Chemistry + General Chemistry | CHEM 6C — General Chemistry III | 10 |
| CHEM 101B + CHEM 101A — General Chemistry + General Chemistry | CHEM 7L — Introductory Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | 10 |
| CHEM 112A — Organic Chemistry | CHEM 41A — Organic Chemistry I: Structure and Reactivity | 5 |
| CHEM 112A + CHEM 112B — Organic Chemistry + Organic Chemistry | CHEM 41B — Organic Chemistry II: Reactivity and Synthesis | 10 |
| MATH 101A — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 20A — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 101B — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 20B — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics | MATH 11 — Calculus Based Elementary Probability and Statistics | 5 |
| PHYS 121 + PHYS 120 + PHYS 120A + PHYS 121A — Introduction to Physics II + Introduction to Physics I + Introduction to Physics I - Calculus Supplement + Introduction to Physics II - Calculus Supplement | PHYS 1A — Mechanics | 10 |
| PHYS 120A + PHYS 120 + PHYS 121A + PHYS 121 — Introduction to Physics I - Calculus Supplement + Introduction to Physics I + Introduction to Physics II - Calculus Supplement + Introduction to Physics II | PHYS 1AL — Mechanics Laboratory | 10 |
| PHYS 120A + PHYS 121A + PHYS 121 + PHYS 120 — Introduction to Physics I - Calculus Supplement + Introduction to Physics II - Calculus Supplement + Introduction to Physics II + Introduction to Physics I | PHYS 1B — Electricity and Magnetism | 10 |
| PHYS 120 + PHYS 120A + PHYS 121A + PHYS 121 — Introduction to Physics I + Introduction to Physics I - Calculus Supplement + Introduction to Physics II - Calculus Supplement + Introduction to Physics II | PHYS 1BL — Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory | 10 |
| PHYS 120A + PHYS 121A + PHYS 121 + PHYS 120 — Introduction to Physics I - Calculus Supplement + Introduction to Physics II - Calculus Supplement + Introduction to Physics II + Introduction to Physics I | PHYS 1C — Waves, Optics, and Modern Physics | 10 |
| PHYS 120 + PHYS 120A + PHYS 121 + PHYS 121A — Introduction to Physics I + Introduction to Physics I - Calculus Supplement + Introduction to Physics II + Introduction to Physics II - Calculus Supplement | PHYS 1CL — Waves, Optics, and Modern Physics Laboratory | 10 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC San Diego 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 UCSD 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, UCSD quarters
Ohlone runs on semesters and UCSD on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCSD's quicker quarter schedule.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
BILD 5 has no Ohlone match
Ohlone lists no course for BILD 5. Check UCSD's General Biology page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with CHEM 102 and STAT C1000
CHEM 102 and STAT C1000 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UCSD looks for
Minimum major prep must be complete by the end of spring before fall admission. AP/IB credit counts toward the courses but not the GPA.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Ohlone for UCSD General Biology?
BIOL 101A, BIOL 101B, CHEM 101A, CHEM 101B, CHEM 112A, CHEM 112B and MATH 101A, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 19 of the 20 prep courses UCSD lists for General Biology.
What doesn't Ohlone cover for UCSD General Biology?
BILD 5. Ohlone lists no course for it, so check UCSD's General Biology page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does Ohlone CHEM 101A transfer to UCSD?
Yes, for General Biology. Ohlone CHEM 101A (General Chemistry) is the match for UCSD CHEM 6A (General Chemistry I) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at Ohlone for UCSD General Biology?
CHEM 102 and STAT C1000, 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 San Diego for General Biology can match 19 of 20 lower-division prep courses at Ohlone, including BIOL 101A and BIOL 101B. BILD 5 has no Ohlone College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. CHEM 102 and STAT C1000 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Ohlone College and UC San Diego, and you get the classes you need for General Biology, semester by semester.
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