So I am transfer with a psych major and I was wondering that if I can instead switch my major to Biology. I heard I am locked into psychology and wouldn’t be able to due to me being a transfer. Is this true? Thank you!
Did you submit your application already? Did you TAG? Did you complete all the Biology transfer requirements for UCSB?
All Biological Science Applicants Must:
Complete a one-year sequence of general chemistry with laboratory with no individual grade lower than “C.”
Complete a sequence (two to three terms) of major-applicable general biology with laboratory with no individual grade lower than “C.”
Attain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better in the required courses listed above.
For students to graduate within two years of transferring, we strongly recommend the completion of one year of organic chemistry with laboratory, one year of general physics with laboratory and one year of calculus or calculus with statistics. Any of these courses completed with a grade lower than “C” might not satisfy course prerequisites at UCSB.
When completing an application for admission, applicants intending to major in biology should select a biology major as their first choice major. Applicants who would consider studying in an alternate field and who want the greatest opportunity for selection at UCSB, should consider selecting an alternate major outside of biology. Students who are not admitted to biology may be admitted to an alternate major, but should expect to complete their degree in the major to which they were admitted.
Students may not change into a biology major after enrollment at UCSB.