Santa Barbara City College to UCLA
Biology Transfer Plan
SBCC has a match for 11 of UCLA's 12 Biology prep courses. CHEM 153A has no SBCC match, so plan for it before you apply.
From
Santa Barbara City College
To
UCLA
BiologyMajor Requirements
Biology Major Preparation
Courses at Santa Barbara City College that satisfy UCLA's Biology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Santa Barbara City College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 155 + CHEM 156 — General Chemistry I + General Chemistry II | CHEM 20A, CHEM 20B, CHEM 20L, CHEM 30AL | 10 |
| CHEM 211 + CHEM 221 + CHEM 212 — Organic Chemistry I + Organic Chemistry Laboratory I + Organic Chemistry II | CHEM 30A, CHEM 30B | 8.3 |
| MATH 150 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 160 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | MATH 31B — Integration and Infinite Series | 5 |
| MATH 200 — Multivariable Calculus | MATH 32A — Calculus of Several Variables | 4 |
| STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics | STATS 13 — Introduction to Statistical Methods for Life and Health Sciences (choose 1) | 4 |
| BIOL 103 — Cell and Molecular Biology | LIFESCI 7A — Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| BIOL 102 + BIOL 101 — Animal Biology + Plant Biology | LIFESCI 7B — Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology | 9 |
| BIOL 102 or BMS 108 — Animal Biology | LIFESCI 7C — Physiology and Human Biology | 5 |
| (BIOL 102 and BIOL 103) or BMS 108 — Animal Biology | LIFESCI 7L — Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology | 5 |
| PHYS 111 + PHYS 110 — Introductory Physics + Introductory Physics | PHYSICS 5A, PHYSICS 5B, PHYSICS 5C (choose 1) | 8 |
| PHYS 123 + PHYS 122 + PHYS 121 — Heat, Light and Modern Physics + Electricity and Magnetism + Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHYSICS 1A, PHYSICS 1B, PHYSICS 1C, PHYSICS 4AL, PHYSICS 4BL (choose 1) | 15 |
| No SBCC 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 Santa Barbara City College
Complete these five courses at Santa Barbara City 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 100
Concepts of Biology
CHEM 101
Introductory Chemistry
HIST 101
History of the U.S. to 1877
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Santa Barbara City College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 100 — Concepts of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 101 — Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
Humanities | HIST 101 — History of the U.S. to 1877 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
5 semesters minimum for CHEM 101 onward
CHEM 101 through CHEM 212: 5 courses, each needing the one before, so 5 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start CHEM 101 first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
SBCC semesters, UCLA quarters
SBCC 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.
Preview
Your First Semester
A preview of what Transfermatic generates — exact courses, in the right order, every semester.
Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
CHEM 153A has no SBCC match
SBCC 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 101 and STAT C1000
CHEM 101 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.
More than one way to cover LIFESCI 7C
For UCLA LIFESCI 7C, SBCC accepts BIOL 102 or BMS 108. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at SBCC for UCLA Biology?
CHEM 155, CHEM 156, CHEM 211, CHEM 221, CHEM 212, MATH 150 and MATH 160, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 11 of the 12 prep courses UCLA lists for Biology.
What doesn't SBCC cover for UCLA Biology?
CHEM 153A. SBCC lists no course for it, so check UCLA's Biology page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does SBCC MATH 150 transfer to UCLA?
Yes, for Biology. SBCC MATH 150 (Calculus with Analytic Geometry I) 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 SBCC.
Explore More
Related Transfer Plans
Santa Barbara City College students transferring to UCLA for Biology can match 11 of 12 lower-division prep courses at SBCC, including CHEM 155 and CHEM 156. CHEM 153A has no Santa Barbara City College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. CHEM 101 and STAT C1000 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Santa Barbara City College and UCLA, and you get the classes you need for Biology, semester by semester.
Build your Santa Barbara City College → UCLA plan
Personalized, semester-by-semester. Free to start.
Get My Transfer Plan