UC Merced Neuroscience
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation UC Merced lists for Neuroscience transfers starts with BIO 011, BIO 011L and CSE 019; 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 2027.

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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Neuroscience

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Major Requirements

UC Merced Neuroscience Major Preparation

The courses UC Merced lists as Neuroscience 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

BIO 011 Introduction to Molecular Biology
BIO 011L Introduction to Molecular Biology Lab
CSE 019 Introduction to Computing
MATH 005 Preparatory Calculus
PSY 001 Introduction to Psychology

Courses listed

CHEM 001 Preparatory Chemistry
CHEM 002 General Chemistry I and CHEM 002L General Chemistry I Lab
CHEM 010 General Chemistry II and CHEM 010L General Chemistry II Lab

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 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

BIO 018 Data Science for Life Sciences
ENGR 080 Statistical Modeling and Data Analysis
PH 010 Introduction to Biostatistics
PSY 010 Analysis of Psychological Data

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

BIO 012 Introduction to Organismal Biology
BIO 012L Introduction to Organismal Biology Lab

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does UC Merced have a Neuroscience major for transfer students?

UC Merced lists Neuroscience (B.S.) for transfer students starting Fall 2027, with the major preparation it expects them to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Merced for Neuroscience?

UC Merced's Neuroscience major preparation includes BIO 011, BIO 011L, CSE 019, MATH 005, PSY 001 and CHEM 001, 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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