UC Davis Environmental Science & Management
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 69% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Environmental Science & Management were admitted (113 of 164). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.34–3.83.
The major preparation UC Davis lists for Environmental Science & Management transfers starts with BIS 002A, BIS 002B and BIS 002C; 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.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major (published as Environmental Science and Management).
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Major Requirements
UC Davis Environmental Science & Management Major Preparation
The courses UC Davis lists as Environmental Science & Management 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.
Biological science
Complete all of these
- BIS 002A Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth
- BIS 002B Introduction to Biology: Principles of Ecology & Evolution
- BIS 002C Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity & the Tree of Life
Chemistry
Complete 1 of these options
- CHE 002A General Chemistry and CHE 002B General Chemistry and CHE 002C General Chemistry
- CHE 002AH Honors General Chemistry · CHE 002BH Honors General Chemistry · CHE 002CH Honors General Chemistry
Communication
Complete 1 of these
- CMN 001 Introduction to Public Speaking
- CMN 003 Interpersonal Communication Competence
- DRA 010 Introduction to Performance & Digital Media
Economics
Required
- ECN 001A Principles of Microeconomics
Environmental science
Required
- ESP 001 Environmental Analysis
Geology
Complete 1 of these
- GEL 001 The Earth
- GEL 050 Physical Geology and GEL 050L Physical Geology Laboratory
Mathematics
Complete 1 of these options
- MAT 017A Calculus for Biology & Medicine · MAT 017B Calculus for Biology & Medicine
- MAT 019A Calculus for Data-Driven Applications · MAT 019B Calculus for Data-Driven Applications · MAT 019C Calculus for Data-Driven Applications
- MAT 021A Calculus · MAT 021B Calculus
Physics
Complete 1 of these options
- PHY 001A Principles of Physics · PHY 001B Principles of Physics
- PHY 007A General Physics · PHY 007B General Physics · PHY 007C General Physics
Statistics
Required
- STA 013 Elementary Statistics
Climate change and air quality track
Required
- ATM 060 Introduction to Atmospheric Science
Ecology, biodiversity and conservation track
Required
- ATM 060 Introduction to Atmospheric Science
Environmental data science track
Required
- ECS 032A Introduction to Programming
Watershed science track
Required
- GEL 035 Rivers
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Davis Environmental Science & Management transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 69% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Environmental Science & Management were admitted (113 of 164). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.34–3.83.
Does UC Davis have an Environmental Science & Management major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Davis offers Environmental Science & Management (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Environmental Science & Management?
UC Davis's Environmental Science & Management major preparation includes BIS 002A, BIS 002B, BIS 002C, CHE 002A, CHE 002B and CHE 002C, 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 Davis for Environmental Science & Management?
Admitted Environmental Science & Management transfers to UC Davis had GPAs of 3.34–3.83.
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