UC Berkeley Conservation and Resource Studies
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 49% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Conservation and Resource Studies were admitted (25 of 51). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.53–3.86.
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Conservation and Resource Studies transfers starts with BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL and BIOLOGY 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.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major (published as Conservation & Resource Studies).
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Major Requirements
UC Berkeley Conservation and Resource Studies Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Conservation and Resource Studies 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.
Courses listed
- Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition A
- Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition B
Complete 1 of these
- BIOLOGY 1A General Biology Lecture (Cells, Genetics, Animal Form & Function) and BIOLOGY 1AL General Biology Laboratory
- BIOLOGY 1B General Biology (Plant Form & Function, Ecology, Evolution)
- Other courses that satisfy the Biology requirement for the Conservation and Resource Studies major
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 16A Analytic Geometry and Calculus
- MATH 51 Calculus I
- STAT 2 Introduction to Statistics
- STAT C8 Foundations of Data Science
- STAT 20 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Introduction to conservation and resource studies major
Required
- ESPM 90 Introduction to Conservation and Resource Studies Major
Also listed by UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Highly recommended
1 of these
- ESPM 2 The Biosphere
- ESPM 6 Environmental Biology
- ESPM C10 Environmental Issues
- ESPM 15 Introduction to Environmental Sciences
- ESPM C46 Climate Change and the Future of California
1 of these
- ESPM 5 From Farm to Table: Food Systems in a Changing World
- ESPM C22AC Fire: Past, Present and Future Interactions with the People and Ecosystems of California
- ESPM 50AC Introduction to Culture and Natural Resource Management
- ESPM 52 History of Native American Land, Colonialism, and Heritage Preservation
- ESPM 60 Environmental Policy, Administration, and Law
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Berkeley Conservation and Resource Studies transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 49% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Conservation and Resource Studies were admitted (25 of 51). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.53–3.86.
Does UC Berkeley have a Conservation and Resource Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Conservation and Resource Studies (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Conservation and Resource Studies?
UC Berkeley's Conservation and Resource Studies major preparation includes BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL, BIOLOGY 1B, MATH 16A, MATH 51 and STAT 2, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Conservation and Resource Studies?
Admitted Conservation and Resource Studies transfers to UC Berkeley had GPAs of 3.53–3.86.
Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley Conservation and Resource Studies?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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