Mathematics: Mathematical Biology Transfer Requirements: Fullerton College → UC San Diego
The official course articulation for transferring into UC San Diego’s Mathematics: Mathematical Biology major from Fullerton College — i.e. exactly which Fullerton College courses satisfy each UC San Diego major-preparation requirement, per ASSIST.org (2025–26).
Required courses (Fullerton College → UC San Diego)
Linear Algebra
Take at Fullerton College: MATH 253 F or MATH 252 F or MATH 255 F
Introduction to Differential Equations
Take at Fullerton College: MATH 252 F or MATH 260 F
Vector Calculus
Take at Fullerton College: MATH 251 F
Calculus for Science and Engineering
Take at Fullerton College: MATH 152 F
Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering
Take at Fullerton College: MATH 251 F
Calculus for Science and Engineering
Take at Fullerton College: MATH 151 F
Calculus Based Elementary Probability and Statistics
Take at Fullerton College: STAT C1000 or STAT C1000E or STAT C1000H
Introduction to Programming and Computational Problem Solving - Accelerated Pace
Take at Fullerton College: CIS 226 F
Engineering Computation
No Fullerton College equivalent — complete after transfer.
General Chemistry I
Take at Fullerton College: CHEM 111AF
General Chemistry II
Take at Fullerton College: CHEM 111BF or CHEM 111AF
General Chemistry III
Take at Fullerton College: CHEM 111BF
Physics - Mechanics
Take at Fullerton College: PHYS 221 F
Physics - Electricity and Magnetism
Take at Fullerton College: PHYS 222 F
Physics - Fluids, Waves, Thermodynamics, and Optics
Take at Fullerton College: PHYS 223 F
The Cell
Take at Fullerton College: BIOL 170 F or BIOL 274 F or BIOL 276 F or BIOL 272 F
Multicellular Life
Take at Fullerton College: BIOL 170 F or BIOL 274 F or BIOL 272 F or BIOL 276 F
Introductory Biology Lab
Take at Fullerton College: BIOL 276 F or BIOL 170 F or BIOL 272 F or BIOL 274 F
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.