UC Berkeley Chemistry
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Chemistry transfers starts with CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL and CHEM 1B; the full list is below.

UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

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

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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Chemistry

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Which classes count at your community college?

Pick your college to see its class for each UC Berkeley requirement.

Major Requirements

UC Berkeley Chemistry Major Preparation

The courses UC Berkeley lists as Chemistry major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Berkeley's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division requirements

Courses listed

CHEM 1A General Chemistry and CHEM 1AL General Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 1B General Chemistry

Courses listed

CHEM 3A Chemical Structure and Reactivity and CHEM 3AL Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 3B Chemical Structure and Reactivity and CHEM 3BL Organic Chemistry Laboratory

Courses listed

MATH 51 Calculus I
MATH 52 Calculus II
MATH 53 Multivariable Calculus
MATH 54 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations

Courses listed

PHYSICS 7A Physics for Scientists and Engineers
PHYSICS 7B Physics for Scientists and Engineers
PHYSICS 7C Physics for Scientists and Engineers

Courses listed

Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition A
Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition B

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UC Berkeley's own Chemistry requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does UC Berkeley have a Chemistry major for transfer students?

Yes. UC Berkeley offers Chemistry (B.A. and B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Chemistry?

UC Berkeley's Chemistry major preparation includes CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL, CHEM 1B, CHEM 3A, CHEM 3AL and CHEM 3B, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.