UC Berkeley Engineering Mathematics and Statistics Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Engineering Mathematics and Statistics transfers starts with CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL and MATH 51; 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 Engineering Mathematics and Statistics
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Major Requirements
UC Berkeley Engineering Mathematics and Statistics Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Engineering Mathematics and Statistics 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.
Required courses for admission
Courses listed
CHEM 1A General Chemistry and CHEM 1AL General Chemistry Laboratory
MATH 51 Calculus I
MATH 52 Calculus II
MATH 53 Multivariable Calculus
MATH 54 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
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
Also listed by UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Strongly recommended courses
2 of these
CIV ENG C30 Introduction to Solid Mechanics
COMPSCI 61C Machine Structures
ENGIN 29 Manufacturing and Design Communication
MAT SCI 45 Properties of Materials and MAT SCI 45L Properties of Materials Laboratory
MATH 55 Discrete Mathematics
COMPSCI 70 Discrete Mathematics and Probability Theory
COMPSCI C8 Foundations of Data Science
2 of these
COMPSCI 61A The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
ENGIN 7 Introduction to Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers (MATLAB)
COMPSCI 61B Data Structures
Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UC Berkeley's own Engineering Mathematics and Statistics requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Berkeley have an Engineering Mathematics and Statistics major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Engineering Mathematics and Statistics (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Engineering Mathematics and Statistics?
UC Berkeley's Engineering Mathematics and Statistics major preparation includes CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL, MATH 51, MATH 52, MATH 53 and MATH 54, 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 Engineering Mathematics and Statistics?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).