Southwestern College to UCLA
Nursing Transfer Plan
Southwestern College has a match for every prerequisite on UCLA's Nursing agreement, calculus included, so no required class carries into your UCLA years. UCLA still expects a 3.5 GPA and full Cal-GETC or IGETC certification at entry.
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NursingMajor Requirements
Nursing Major Preparation
Courses at Southwestern College that satisfy UCLA's Nursing major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Southwestern College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | ENGCOMP 3 — English Composition, Rhetoric, and Language | 4 |
| ENGL C1001 or ENGL 220 or PHIL 103 — Critical Thinking and Writing | English composition courses | 4 |
| CHEM 200 + CHEM 210 — General Chemistry I + General Chemistry II | CHEM 20A, CHEM 20B | 10 |
| CHEM 240 — Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 30A — Organic Chemistry I: Structure and Reactivity | 5 |
| BIOL 211 — Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology | LIFESCI 7A — Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 190 — Human Anatomy and Physiology | LIFESCI 7C — Physiology and Human Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 261 — Principles of Human Physiology | PHYSCI 3 — Introduction to Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 260 — Human Anatomy | PHYSCI 13 — Introduction to Human Anatomy | 4 |
| COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking | COMM 1 — Principles of Oral Communication (recommended) | 3 |
| No Southwestern match | COMM 10 — Introduction to Communication (recommended) | — |
| PSYC C1000 — Introduction to Psychology | PSYCH 10 — Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| BIOL 265 — General Microbiology | NURSING 51 — Medical Microbiology for Nursing Students | 4 |
| MATH 121 — Applied Calculus I | MATH 3A — Calculus for Life Sciences Students (choose 1) | 3 |
| MATH 250 — Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 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 Southwestern College
Complete these five courses at Southwestern 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
Principles of Biology
CHEM 100
Introduction to General Chemistry
HIST 104
Western Civilization I
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Southwestern College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 100 — Principles of Biology | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 — Introduction to General Chemistry | 4 |
Humanities | HIST 104 — Western Civilization I | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
The longest chain starts with math
Southwestern's longest listed path runs MATH 121, then CHEM 210, then CHEM 240: three semesters minimum. CHEM 200, also required, lists CHEM 170 as its prerequisite, so start math or chemistry your first term.
Southwestern semesters, UCLA quarters
Southwestern runs semesters while UCLA runs quarters. CHEM 200 and CHEM 210 together stand in for UCLA's CHEM 20A and CHEM 20B, and UCLA's 60-to-70 unit target is already stated in semester units.
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Calculus has a direct match here
MATH 121 covers MATH 3A directly at Southwestern, and MATH 250 covers MATH 31A. Either one satisfies the calculus requirement, and MATH 121 also appears among CHEM 210's listed prerequisites.
Microbiology accepts several prep routes
BIOL 265 opens up after either BIOL 100 with BIOL 101, or one of several chemistry courses like CHEM 100 or CHEM 170. Check which prep sequence you've already started before enrolling.
The communication courses are optional here
COMM 1 and COMM 10 sit in ASSIST's recommended group, not the required list. COMM C1000 covers COMM 1 if you want it; COMM 10 has no Southwestern match, and neither is needed to apply.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes do I need at Southwestern for UCLA nursing?
CHEM 200 and CHEM 210, then CHEM 240; BIOL 211 for cell biology; BIOL 190 for physiology prep; BIOL 261 and BIOL 260 for physiology and anatomy; BIOL 265 for microbiology; PSYC C1000; ENGL C1000 plus ENGL C1001, ENGL 220 or PHIL 103; and MATH 121 or MATH 250.
Is anything for UCLA nursing not covered at Southwestern?
Every required prerequisite has a Southwestern match. COMM 10, a recommended elective, doesn't, but that group is optional. ASSIST also flags that UCLA may still ask for an extra composition course after transfer.
What GPA do you need for UCLA nursing as a transfer?
UCLA wants a 3.5 cumulative GPA in UC-transferable courses, 60 to 70 semester units, and a C or better in each prerequisite. Full Cal-GETC or IGETC certification is required at entry, not the partial version.
Does UCLA nursing have a separate application?
Yes, a nursing supplemental application is due January 15, 2027, separate from the general UC application. ASSIST's notes describe it as needing a statement of purpose and two recommendations from teachers, counselors or supervisors.
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Southwestern College students working toward UCLA's prelicensure Nursing B.S. can complete the full ASSIST prerequisite list at Southwestern, from CHEM 200 and CHEM 240 through BIOL 211, BIOL 260 and BIOL 265. UCLA adds requirements past the course list: a 3.5 GPA minimum, full Cal-GETC or IGETC certification at entry, and a separate nursing application due each January. Transfermatic sequences Southwestern's math-gated chemistry chain so the prerequisites and GE certification land in time.
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