Biology AS-T Degree

The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer, also called the Biology AS-T Degree, is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status to a CSU campus in a program or major in Biology for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Upon successful completion of courses leading to the Biology AS-T Degree the student will be able to know and understand Biology concepts, skills and applications to attain upper division status in Biology at a CSU institution.

This Biology AS-T degree requires students to meet both of the following requirements:

1. Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
   • The Intersegmental GE Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for STEM.
   • A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis. All courses in the major or area of emphasis must be completed with a grade of "C" (or “P”) or better for each course in the major.
2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. There are no additional graduation requirements. Students are advised to consult with a counselor to verify transfer requirements.

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Units for the major may be double counted for IGETC for STEM, confer with Counselor.

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Elective units to reach 60-unit total must be CSU transferable, confer with Counselor.

Please refer to Associate Degree for Transfer (SB 1440).