UC Merced Data Science and Computing, Physics Emphasis
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation UC Merced lists for Data Science and Computing, Physics Emphasis transfers starts with MATH 011, MATH 012 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 Data Science and Computing, Physics Emphasis

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Major Requirements

UC Merced Data Science and Computing, Physics Emphasis Major Preparation

The courses UC Merced lists as Data Science and Computing, Physics 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 1 of these options

MATH 011 Calculus I · MATH 012 Calculus II
MATH 021 Calculus I for Physical Sciences & Engineering · MATH 022 Calculus II for Physical Sciences & Engineering

Complete 1 of these

MATH 024 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
MATH 041 Matrix Analysis and Linear Algebra for Data Science

Complete 1 of these

PHYS 008 Introductory Physics I for Physical Sciences and PHYS 008L Introductory Physics I for Physical Sciences Lab
PHYS 018 Introductory Physics I for Biological Sciences and PHYS 018L Introductory Physics I for Biological Sciences Lab

Complete 1 of these

PHYS 009 Introductory Physics II for Physical Sciences and PHYS 009L Introductory Physics II for Physical Sciences Lab
PHYS 019 Introductory Physics II for Biological Sciences and PHYS 019L Introductory Physics II for Biological Sciences

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

PHYS 010 Introductory Physics III
MATH 032 Probability and Statistics
DSC 008 Introduction to Data Science
DSC 011 Introductory Computing & Statistical Programming

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UC Merced's own Data Science and Computing, Physics Emphasis requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does UC Merced have a Data Science and Computing, Physics Emphasis major for transfer students?

UC Merced lists Data Science and Computing, Physics 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 Data Science and Computing, Physics Emphasis?

UC Merced's Data Science and Computing, Physics Emphasis major preparation includes MATH 011, MATH 012, MATH 021, MATH 022, MATH 024 and MATH 041, 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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