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    UC Davis Chemical Physics
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UC Davis lists for Chemical Physics transfers starts with CHE 004A, CHE 004B and CHE 004C; the full list is below.

    114 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Davis for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

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    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Chemical Physics

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    Major Requirements

    UC Davis Chemical Physics Major Preparation

    The courses UC Davis lists as Chemical Physics major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Davis's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Chemistry

    Complete all of these

    • CHE 004A General Chemistry for the Physical Sciences & Engineering
    • CHE 004B General Chemistry for the Physical Sciences & Engineering
    • CHE 004C General Chemistry for the Physical Sciences & Engineering

    Complete all of these

    • CHE 128A Organic Chemistry
    • CHE 128B Organic Chemistry
    • CHE 128C Organic Chemistry
    • CHE 129A Organic Chemistry Laboratory

    Mathematics

    Complete all of these

    • MAT 021A Calculus
    • MAT 021B Calculus
    • MAT 021C Calculus
    • MAT 021D Vector Analysis

    Complete 1 of these options

    • MAT 027A Linear Algebra with Applications to Biology
    • MAT 022A Linear Algebra · MAT 022AL Linear Algebra Computer Laboratory

    Complete 1 of these

    • MAT 022B Differential Equations
    • MAT 027B Differential Equations with Applications to Biology

    Physics

    Complete all of these

    • PHY 009A Classical Physics
    • PHY 009B Classical Physics
    • PHY 009C Classical Physics
    • PHY 009D Modern Physics
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UC Davis's own Chemical Physics requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

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    Does UC Davis have a Chemical Physics major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC Davis offers Chemical Physics (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Chemical Physics?

    UC Davis's Chemical Physics major preparation includes CHE 004A, CHE 004B, CHE 004C, CHE 128A, CHE 128B and CHE 128C, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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