UC Berkeley Neuroscience
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 31% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Neuroscience were admitted (61 of 195). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.70–3.98.
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Neuroscience transfers starts with BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL and CHEM 1A; 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.
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Major Requirements
UC Berkeley Neuroscience Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Neuroscience 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 for admission
Complete all of these
- BIOLOGY 1A General Biology Lecture (Cells, Genetics, Animal Form & Function)
- BIOLOGY 1AL General Biology Laboratory
- CHEM 1A General Chemistry
- CHEM 1AL General Chemistry Laboratory
Courses listed
- MATH 51 Calculus I
- MATH 52 Calculus II
Complete 1 of these options
- PHYSICS 8A Introductory Physics · PHYSICS 8B Introductory Physics
- PHYSICS 7A Physics for Scientists and Engineers · PHYSICS 7B Physics for Scientists and Engineers
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Berkeley Neuroscience transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 31% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Neuroscience were admitted (61 of 195). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.70–3.98.
Does UC Berkeley have a Neuroscience major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Neuroscience (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Neuroscience?
UC Berkeley's Neuroscience major preparation includes BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL, CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL, MATH 51 and MATH 52, 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 Neuroscience?
Admitted Neuroscience transfers to UC Berkeley had GPAs of 3.70–3.98.
Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley Neuroscience?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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