Admission

Admission to the University of California, San Diego

Students who are interested in pursuing a major within the School of Biological Sciences must first be admitted to the University of California, San Diego. Prospective students who are interested in applying to the University of California, San Diego should visit the UC San Diego Admissions website to review eligibility and admission requirements. All questions related to university admission should be directed to UC San Diego Admissions.

Admission to a Biology Major within the School of Biological Sciences

Effective Spring 2025, Biological Sciences majors at UC San Diego are no longer selective, and are open to all students interested in declaring a focus under the undergraduate program. 

Transfer Major Preparation

Transfer Major Preparation is required and implemented in an attempt to ensure academic preparedness, success, and timely graduation. Transfer Major Preparation impacts any transfer student who is hoping to declare a biology major.

Find out more about how Transfer Major Preparation affects you.