UC Merced Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology Emphasis
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UC Merced lists for Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology Emphasis transfers starts with CHEM 002, CHEM 002L and MATH 021; the full list is below.

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

    UC Merced lists this program for transfer students starting Fall 2026.

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    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology Emphasis

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    Major Requirements

    UC Merced Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology Emphasis Major Preparation

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

    Major preparation courses required for transfer

    Complete all of these

    • CHEM 002 General Chemistry I
    • CHEM 002L General Chemistry I Lab

    Courses listed

    • MATH 021 Calculus I for Physical Sciences & Engineering
    • MATH 022 Calculus II for Physical Sciences & Engineering
    • MATH 023 Vector Calculus
    • MATH 024 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations

    Courses listed

    • PHYS 008 Introductory Physics I for Physical Sciences and PHYS 008L Introductory Physics I for Physical Sciences Lab
    • PHYS 009 Introductory Physics II for Physical Sciences and PHYS 009L Introductory Physics II for Physical Sciences Lab

    Complete all of these

    • ENGR 030 Introduction to Conservation Principles in Engineering
    • ENGR 045 Introduction to Materials
    • ENGR 057 Statics and Dynamics
    • ENGR 091 Professional Development: People in an Engineering World
    • ME 021 Engineering Computing

    Complete 1 of these

    • BIOE 002 Fundamentals of Molecular Biology
    • BIO 011 Introduction to Molecular Biology
    • BIO 011 Introduction to Molecular Biology and BIO 011L Introduction to Molecular Biology Lab

    English composition

    Required

    • WRI 001 Academic Writing

    Second course in english composition

    Required

    • WRI 010 College Reading and Composition

    Also listed by UC Merced

    UC Merced lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

    Additional major preparation courses

    • CHEM 008 Principles of Organic Chemistry
    • CHEM 008L Principles of Organic Chemistry Lab
    • CHEM 010 General Chemistry II
    • CHEM 010L General Chemistry II Lab
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UC Merced's own Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology Emphasis requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does UC Merced have a Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology Emphasis major for transfer students?

    UC Merced lists Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology Emphasis (B.S.) for transfer students starting Fall 2026, with the major preparation it expects them to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to UC Merced for Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology Emphasis?

    UC Merced's Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology Emphasis major preparation includes CHEM 002, CHEM 002L, MATH 021, MATH 022, MATH 023 and MATH 024, 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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