UC Berkeley Materials Science and Engineering
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 14% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Materials Science and Engineering were admitted (5 of 35). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.66–3.85.
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Materials Science and Engineering transfers starts with CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL and CHEM 1B; 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.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major (published as Materials Science & Engineering).
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Major Requirements
UC Berkeley Materials Science and Engineering Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Materials Science and Engineering 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
- CHEM 1B General Chemistry
- 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
- ENGIN 7 Introduction to Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers (MATLAB)
- MAT SCI 45 Properties of Materials
- MAT SCI 45L Properties of Materials Laboratory
- MEC ENG C85 Introduction to Solid Mechanics
- ENGIN 40 Engineering Thermodynamics
- COMPSCI C8 Foundations of Data Science
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Berkeley Materials Science and Engineering transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 14% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Materials Science and Engineering were admitted (5 of 35). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.66–3.85.
Does UC Berkeley have a Materials Science and Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Materials Science and Engineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Materials Science and Engineering?
UC Berkeley's Materials Science and Engineering major preparation includes CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL, CHEM 1B, MATH 51, MATH 52 and MATH 53, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Materials Science and Engineering?
Admitted Materials Science and Engineering transfers to UC Berkeley had GPAs of 3.66–3.85.
Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley Materials Science and Engineering?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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