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.

    115
    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).

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