UC Berkeley Environmental Engineering Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Environmental Engineering Science 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 Environmental Engineering Science Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Environmental Engineering 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.
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
Courses listed
- Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition A
- Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition B
Complete 3 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)
- CHEM 1B General Chemistry
- CHEM 3A Chemical Structure and Reactivity and CHEM 3AL Organic Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM 3B Chemical Structure and Reactivity and CHEM 3BL Organic Chemistry Laboratory
- EPS 50 The Planet Earth (includes lab)
- PHYSICS 7C Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Also listed by UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Strongly recommended courses
- CIV ENG C30 Introduction to Solid Mechanics
- ENGIN 7 Introduction to Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers (MATLAB)
- CIV ENG 11 Engineered Systems and Sustainability
- MEC ENG 40 Thermodynamics
- ENGIN 40 Engineering Thermodynamics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Berkeley have an Environmental Engineering Science major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Environmental Engineering Science (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Environmental Engineering Science?
UC Berkeley's Environmental Engineering Science 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 Environmental Engineering Science?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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