Biology Transfer Requirements: American River College → UCLA
The official course articulation for transferring into UCLA’s Biology (B.S.) major from American River College — i.e. exactly which American River College courses satisfy each UCLA major-preparation requirement, per ASSIST.org (2025–26).
Admitted / applied
202 / 1162
Admit GPA range
3.82 - 4.00
Required courses (American River College → UCLA)
Calculus for Life Sciences Students
Take at American River College: MATH 356 or MATH 355
Calculus for Life Sciences Students
Take at American River College: MATH 355 or MATH 356
Ordinary Differential Equations with Linear Algebra for Life Sciences Students
Take at American River College: MATH 355 or MATH 356
Integration and Infinite Series
Take at American River College: MATH 401
Calculus of Several Variables
Take at American River College: MATH 402
Differential and Integral Calculus
Take at American River College: MATH 400
Introduction to Statistical Methods for Life and Health Sciences
No American River College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Biochemistry: Introduction to Structure, Enzymes, and Metabolism
No American River College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Cell and Molecular Biology
Take at American River College: BIOL 400
Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology
Take at American River College: BIOL 420 or BIOL 400
Physiology and Human Biology
Take at American River College: BIOL 420
Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology
Take at American River College: BIOL 400
View the official agreement on ASSIST.org ↗
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Data sourced from ASSIST.org (official CCC→UC articulation) and the UC Information Center (transfer admit data), 2025–26. Skyway is an independent transfer-planning tool and is not affiliated with the University of California or ASSIST.