Ohlone College to UCLA
Nursing Transfer Plan
Ohlone has a match for every one of UCLA's 11 Nursing prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at Ohlone. Start with CHEM 102 and ENGL C1000.
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NursingMajor Requirements
Nursing Major Preparation
Courses at Ohlone College that satisfy UCLA's Nursing major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Ohlone College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | ENGCOMP 3 — English Composition, Rhetoric, and Language | 4 |
| ENGL 101B or ENGL C1001 — Reading and Composition (Introduction to Literature) | English composition courses | 4 |
| CHEM 101A + CHEM 101B — General Chemistry + General Chemistry | CHEM 20A, CHEM 20B | 10 |
| CHEM 112A — Organic Chemistry | CHEM 30A — Organic Chemistry I: Structure and Reactivity | 5 |
| BIOL 101A — Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular | LIFESCI 7A — Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| BIOL 101B — Principles of Biology - Organisms and Systems | LIFESCI 7C — Physiology and Human Biology | 5 |
| (BIOL 103A and BIOL 103B) or BIOL 112 — Human Anatomy and Physiology | PHYSCI 3 — Introduction to Human Physiology | 4 |
| (BIOL 103B and BIOL 103A) or BIOL 111 — Human Anatomy and Physiology | PHYSCI 13 — Introduction to Human Anatomy | 4 |
| COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking | COMM 1 — Principles of Oral Communication (recommended) | 3 |
| No Ohlone match | COMM 10 — Introduction to Communication (recommended) | — |
| PSYC C1000 — Introduction to Psychology | PSYCH 10 — Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| BIOL 106 — Microbiology | NURSING 51 — Medical Microbiology for Nursing Students | 5 |
| MATH 101A — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus (choose 1) | 5 |
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 |
4 semesters minimum for CHEM 102 onward
CHEM 102 through CHEM 112A: 4 courses, each needing the one before, so 4 semesters minimum. Start CHEM 102 in your first semester. 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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Ohlone covers all 11 listed courses
Every UCLA Nursing 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 and ENGL C1000
CHEM 102 and ENGL C1000 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester.
What UCLA looks for
A separate nursing supplemental application is required, due January 15, 2027, in addition to the UC application.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Ohlone for UCLA Nursing?
ENGL C1000, ENGL 101B or ENGL C1001, CHEM 101A, CHEM 101B, CHEM 112A, BIOL 101A and BIOL 101B, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 11 of the 11 prep courses UCLA lists for Nursing.
What doesn't Ohlone cover for UCLA Nursing?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UCLA Nursing prep course listed has a Ohlone match.
Does Ohlone ENGL C1000 transfer to UCLA?
Yes, for Nursing. Ohlone ENGL C1000 (Academic Reading and Writing) is the match for UCLA ENGCOMP 3 (English Composition, Rhetoric, and Language) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at Ohlone for UCLA Nursing?
CHEM 102 and ENGL C1000. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Related Transfer Plans
Ohlone College students transferring to UCLA for Nursing can match 11 of 11 lower-division prep courses at Ohlone, including ENGL C1000 and ENGL 101B or ENGL C1001. Every listed course has a Ohlone College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. CHEM 102 and ENGL C1000 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Ohlone College and UCLA, and you get the classes you need for Nursing, semester by semester.
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