Cal State Long Beach Physics, Materials Science Option
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Physics, Materials Science Option transfers starts with PHYS 151, PHYS 152 and PHYS 254; the full list is below.

35 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSULB for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Physics, Materials Science Option

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Major Requirements

Cal State Long Beach Physics, Materials Science Option Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Physics, Materials Science Option major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are CSULB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division major requirements

Complete all of these

PHYS 151 Mechanics and Heat
PHYS 152 Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 254 Applied Modern Physics
PHYS 255 Laboratory on Modern Physics
MATH 122 Calculus I
MATH 123 Calculus II
MATH 224 Calculus III
MATH 247 Introduction to Linear Algebra

Complete 1 of these

CHEM 111A General Chemistry
CHEM 112A Advanced General Chemistry

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State Long Beach have a Physics, Materials Science Option major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State Long Beach offers Physics, Materials Science Option (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Long Beach for Physics, Materials Science Option?

Cal State Long Beach's Physics, Materials Science Option major preparation includes PHYS 151, PHYS 152, PHYS 254, PHYS 255, MATH 122 and MATH 123, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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