Ohlone College to UCLA
Psychology Transfer Plan
Ohlone has a match for every one of UCLA's 5 Psychology prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at Ohlone. Start with PSYC C1000 and BIOL 130.
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PsychologyMajor Requirements
Psychology Major Preparation
Courses at Ohlone College that satisfy UCLA's Psychology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Ohlone College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC C1000 — Introduction to Psychology | PSYCH 10 — Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| BIOL 101A — Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular | LIFESCI 7A — Cell and Molecular Biology (choose 1) | 5 |
| BIOL 130 or BIOL 102 — Biology in the Real World | LIFESCI 15 — Life: Concepts and Issues (choose 1) | 4 |
| (BIOL 103A and BIOL 103B) or BIOL 112 — Human Anatomy and Physiology | PHYSCI 3 — Introduction to Human Physiology (choose 1) | 4 |
| BIOL 101A — Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular | Lower Division Biology Courses (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM 101A — General Chemistry | CHEM 20A — Chemical Structure (choose 1) | 5 |
| PHYS 108 or PHYS 120 — Survey of Physics | PHYSICS 10 — Physics (choose 1) | 3 |
| PHYS 140 — Mechanics | PHYSICS 1A — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics (choose 1) | 4 |
| PHYS 120A + PHYS 120 — Introduction to Physics I - Calculus Supplement + Introduction to Physics I | PHYSICS 5A — Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Mechanics and Energy (choose 1) | 5 |
| PHIL 104 — Logic | PHILOS 31 — Logic, First Course (choose 1) | 3 |
| PHIL 101 or PHIL 102 or PHIL 104 or PHIL 106 — Ancient Philosophy | Introductory Philosophy Courses (choose 1) | 3 |
| STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics | Introductory Statistics Courses (choose 1) | 5 |
| STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics | STATS 10 — Introduction to Statistical Reasoning (choose 1) | 5 |
| CS 102 — Introduction to Computer Programming Using C++ | COMPTNG 10A — Introduction to Programming (choose 1) | 3 |
| MATH 101A or MATH 167 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | Calculus Requirement (choose 1) | 5 |
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 |
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 5 listed courses
Every UCLA Psychology 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 PSYC C1000 and BIOL 130
PSYC C1000 and BIOL 130 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
More than one way to cover LIFESCI 15
For UCLA LIFESCI 15, Ohlone accepts BIOL 130 or BIOL 102. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Ohlone for UCLA Psychology?
PSYC C1000, BIOL 101A, BIOL 130 or BIOL 102, BIOL 103A, CHEM 101A, PHYS 108 or PHYS 120 and PHYS 140, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 5 of the 5 prep courses UCLA lists for Psychology.
What doesn't Ohlone cover for UCLA Psychology?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UCLA Psychology prep course listed has a Ohlone match.
Does Ohlone PSYC C1000 transfer to UCLA?
Yes, for Psychology. Ohlone PSYC C1000 (Introduction to Psychology) is the match for UCLA PSYCH 10 (Introductory Psychology) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCLA's transfer admit rate for Psychology?
21% of all transfer applicants to UCLA Psychology 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 Psychology can match 5 of 5 lower-division prep courses at Ohlone, including PSYC C1000 and BIOL 101A. Every listed course has a Ohlone College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. PSYC C1000 and BIOL 130 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Ohlone College and UCLA, and you get the classes you need for Psychology, semester by semester.
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