UC Berkeley Earth and Planetary Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Earth and Planetary Science transfers starts with CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL and EPS 50; 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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Major Requirements
UC Berkeley Earth and Planetary Science Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Earth and Planetary Science 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 major requirements
Courses listed
- CHEM 1A General Chemistry and CHEM 1AL General Chemistry Laboratory
- EPS 50 The Planet Earth (includes lab)
- BIOLOGY 1B General Biology (Plant Form & Function, Ecology, Evolution)
- EPS 82 Oceans
Complete 1 of these options
- MATH 51 Calculus I · MATH 52 Calculus II · MATH 53 Multivariable Calculus · MATH 54 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
- MATH 16A Analytic Geometry and Calculus · MATH 16B Analytic Geometry and Calculus
- MATH 10A Methods of Mathematics: Calculus, Statistics, and Combinatorics · MATH 10B Methods of Mathematics: Calculus, Statistics, and Combinatorics
Complete 1 of these options
- PHYSICS 7A Physics for Scientists and Engineers · PHYSICS 7B Physics for Scientists and Engineers · PHYSICS 7C Physics for Scientists and Engineers
- PHYSICS 8A Introductory Physics · PHYSICS 8B Introductory Physics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Berkeley have an Earth and Planetary Science major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Earth and Planetary Science (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Earth and Planetary Science?
UC Berkeley's Earth and Planetary Science major preparation includes CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL, EPS 50, BIOLOGY 1B, EPS 82 and MATH 51, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley Earth and Planetary Science?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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