UC Berkeley Engineering Physics
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Engineering Physics 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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Major Requirements
UC Berkeley Engineering Physics Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Engineering Physics 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
Complete 3 of these
- ASTRON 7A Introduction to Astrophysics
- ASTRON 7B Introduction to Astrophysics
- 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)
- CHEM 1B General Chemistry
- CHEM 3A Chemical Structure and Reactivity and CHEM 3AL Organic Chemistry Laboratory
- COMPSCI 70 Discrete Mathematics and Probability Theory
- EECS 16A Designing Information Devices and Systems I
- EECS 16B Designing Information Devices and Systems II
- MAT SCI 45 Properties of Materials and MAT SCI 45L Properties of Materials Laboratory
Also listed by UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Strongly recommended courses
1 of these
- COMPSCI 61A The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
- COMPSCI 61B Data Structures
- ENGIN 7 Introduction to Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers (MATLAB)
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Berkeley have an Engineering Physics major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Engineering Physics (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 Physics?
UC Berkeley's Engineering Physics 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 Physics?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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