Skip to main content
Available Through Eagle Link

Associate of Science - Biology - Transfer Degree

Colleges of Contra Costa

Los Medanos College — Pittsburg, California, United States

Study Level
Diploma · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 10,512
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer degree at Los Medanos College prepares students to transfer into a curriculum at a CSU to pursue a baccalaureate degree in biology. The ADT in Biology will introduce students to many areas of study including cytology, biochemical cycles, proteonomics, genenomics, reproduction, embryonic development, ecology, comparative anatomy and physiology and evolution. To achieve the Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer degree from Los Medanos College students Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. Program Learning Outcomes Utilize the scientific method to develop hypotheses, conduct scientific experiments, critically analyze experimental data, and communicate results through written reports and oral presentations. Identify and/or describe the correlation between structure and function in living organisms including the functional roles of the internal and external structures of cells, the basic relationship between DNA, proteins, and the transmission of traits, and the similarities and differences between metabolic processes and structures of diverse living organisms that allow them to exhibit distinctive characteristics of life. Explain how evolution provides a framework for understanding the unity, diversity, and interdependency of living organisms. Evaluate aspects of ecology and the interactions among the life forms on Earth - including the implications of human economic and cultural practices on the Earth's natural resources. Ultimately students will comprehend the numerous ethical implications and applications of bioscience concepts in their everyday lives.
Faculty / school
—
Field of study
—
Credential
2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Relationship
Available Through Eagle Link

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 10,512
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

Institution fees are paid according to the institution's instructions. Any Eagle Link service fee is shown on an Eagle Link invoice before payment. See our Payments Policy.

Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
1 December 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Los Medanos College

Pittsburg, California, United States

2700 East Leland Road

Los Medanos College campus, photo 1 Los Medanos College campus, photo 2 Los Medanos College campus, photo 3 Los Medanos College campus, photo 4 Los Medanos College campus, photo 5 Los Medanos College campus, photo 6

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

OPT and STEM OPT eligibility depend on maintaining F-1 status and on the program. A program counts as STEM only when its CIP code is on the official STEM list — not because its name sounds technical.

Official source

Eagle Link does not guarantee visa approval and does not make immigration decisions.

About the Institution

The Contra Costa Community College District values academic freedom, the freedom of faculty and students to pursue knowledge without constraint and to explore the life of the mind and express observations in an open, responsible, and respectful academic environment. Only in such a free environment can imagination thrive and intellectual skills develop. Institutions of higher learning exist to seek the truth and to serve the common good. Academic freedom must be guarded as a basic right of all people in a free society. The freedom to think, to read, to speak, and to question is necessary for th...

View Colleges of Contra Costa

Program information last verified 8 October 2026.