UC Merced Public Health
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 67% of transfer applicants to UC Merced Public Health were admitted (61 of 91). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.16–3.59.
The major preparation UC Merced lists for Public Health transfers starts with PH 010, PSY 010 and BIO 060; 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.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.
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Major Requirements
UC Merced Public Health Major Preparation
The courses UC Merced lists as Public Health 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
Required
- IGETC Certification
Complete 1 of these
- PH 010 Introduction to Biostatistics
- PSY 010 Analysis of Psychological Data
Complete 2 of these
- BIO 060 Nutrition
- GEOG 002 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
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.
Recommended major preparation courses
- PH 001 Introduction to Public Health
- PH 005 Global and International Public Health
- BIO 003 To Know Ourselves: Molecular Basis of Health and Disease
Recommended but not required
- ANTH 001 Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology
- PSY 001 Introduction to Psychology
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Merced Public Health transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 67% of transfer applicants to UC Merced Public Health were admitted (61 of 91). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.16–3.59.
Does UC Merced have a Public Health major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Merced offers Public Health (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Merced for Public Health?
UC Merced's Public Health major preparation includes PH 010, PSY 010, BIO 060, GEOG 002, WRI 001 and WRI 010. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Merced for Public Health?
Admitted Public Health transfers to UC Merced had GPAs of 3.16–3.59.
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