UC Merced Materials Science and Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Merced lists for Materials Science and Engineering transfers starts with CHEM 002, CHEM 002L and MATH 021; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
UC Merced Materials Science and Engineering Major Preparation
The courses UC Merced lists as Materials Science and Engineering 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
Computing course
Complete 1 of these
- ME 021 Engineering Computing
- BIOE 021 Introduction to Computing with Python
- EE 021 Introduction to Electrical Engineering Programming
Science
Complete 1 of these
- ANTH 005 Introduction to Biological Anthropology
- BIO 003 To Know Ourselves: Molecular Basis of Health and Disease
- BIO 005 Concepts & Issues in Biology Today
- BIO 011 Introduction to Molecular Biology
- BIO 011 Introduction to Molecular Biology and BIO 011L Introduction to Molecular Biology Lab
- BIO 043 Biodiversity and Conservation
- BIO 047 Astrobiology
- BIO 060 Nutrition
- BIOE 002 Fundamentals of Molecular Biology
- ENVE 010 Environment in Crisis
- ESS 001 Introduction to Earth Systems Science
- ESS 002 Sustainability Science
- ESS 005 Introduction to Biological Earth Systems
- ESS 050 Ecosystems of California
Required
- ENGR 091 Professional Development: People in an Engineering World
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 010 General Chemistry II
- CHEM 010L General Chemistry II Lab
- ENGR 045 Introduction to Materials
- ENGR 057 Statics and Dynamics
- ENGR 151 Strength of Materials
Additional lower division courses
1 of these
- MATH 032 Probability and Statistics
- ENGR 080 Statistical Modeling and Data Analysis
Technical electives
- BIOE 045 Introduction to Biomaterials
Departmental recommendations
- ENGR 096 Human-Centered Research and Design
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Merced have a Materials Science and Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Merced offers Materials Science and Engineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Merced for Materials Science and Engineering?
UC Merced's Materials Science and Engineering 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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