Ohlone College to UCLA
Biology Transfer Plan
Ohlone has a match for 11 of UCLA's 12 Biology prep courses. CHEM 153A has no Ohlone match, so plan for it before you apply.
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BiologyMajor Requirements
Biology Major Preparation
Courses at Ohlone College that satisfy UCLA's Biology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Ohlone College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 101B + CHEM 101A — General Chemistry + General Chemistry | CHEM 20A, CHEM 20B, CHEM 20L, CHEM 30AL | 10 |
| CHEM 112B + CHEM 112A — Organic Chemistry + Organic Chemistry | CHEM 30A, CHEM 30B | 10 |
| MATH 101A — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 101B — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 31B — Integration and Infinite Series | 5 |
| MATH 101C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 32A — Calculus of Several Variables | 5 |
| STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics | STATS 13 — Introduction to Statistical Methods for Life and Health Sciences (choose 1) | 5 |
| BIOL 101A — Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular | LIFESCI 7A — Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| BIOL 101B + BIOL 101A — Principles of Biology - Organisms and Systems + Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular | LIFESCI 7B — Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology | 10 |
| BIOL 101B — Principles of Biology - Organisms and Systems | LIFESCI 7C — Physiology and Human Biology | 5 |
| BIOL 101A + BIOL 101B — Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular + Principles of Biology - Organisms and Systems | LIFESCI 7L — Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology | 10 |
| PHYS 121A + PHYS 120 + PHYS 121 + PHYS 120A — Introduction to Physics II - Calculus Supplement + Introduction to Physics I + Introduction to Physics II + Introduction to Physics I - Calculus Supplement | PHYSICS 5A, PHYSICS 5B, PHYSICS 5C (choose 1) | 10 |
| PHYS 141 + PHYS 142 + PHYS 140 — Electricity and Magnetism + Optics, Heat, and Modern Physics + Mechanics | PHYSICS 1A, PHYSICS 1B, PHYSICS 1C, PHYSICS 4AL, PHYSICS 4BL (choose 1) | 12 |
| No Ohlone match | CHEM 153A — Biochemistry: Introduction to Structure, Enzymes, and Metabolism | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UCLA 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 UCLA 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, UCLA quarters
Ohlone runs on semesters and UCLA on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCLA's quicker quarter schedule.
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CHEM 153A has no Ohlone match
Ohlone lists no course for CHEM 153A. Check UCLA's 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 UCLA looks for
Required prep: a year of biology with lab, a year of calculus, a year of general chemistry with lab and one semester of organic chemistry with lab. It must be complete by the end of spring before transfer.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Ohlone for UCLA Biology?
CHEM 101B, CHEM 101A, CHEM 112B, CHEM 112A, MATH 101A, MATH 101B and MATH 101C, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 11 of the 12 prep courses UCLA lists for Biology.
What doesn't Ohlone cover for UCLA Biology?
CHEM 153A. Ohlone lists no course for it, so check UCLA's Biology page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does Ohlone MATH 101A transfer to UCLA?
Yes, for Biology. Ohlone MATH 101A (Calculus with Analytic Geometry) is the match for UCLA MATH 31A (Differential and Integral Calculus) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCLA's transfer admit rate for Biology?
17% of all transfer applicants to UCLA Biology 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 UCLA for Biology can match 11 of 12 lower-division prep courses at Ohlone, including CHEM 101B and CHEM 101A. CHEM 153A 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 UCLA, and you get the classes you need for Biology, semester by semester.
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