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 PSY 010, PH 010 and BIO 011; 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.
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
- PSY 010 Analysis of Psychological Data
- PH 010 Introduction to Biostatistics
Complete 1 of these
- BIO 011 Introduction to Molecular Biology
- BIO 011 Introduction to Molecular Biology and BIO 011L Introduction to Molecular Biology Lab
Complete 1 of these
- BIO 012 Introduction to Organismal Biology
- BIO 012 Introduction to Organismal Biology and BIO 012L Introduction to Organismal Biology Lab
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 011 Calculus I
- MATH 021 Calculus I for Physical Sciences & Engineering
Complete all of these
- CHEM 002 General Chemistry I
- CHEM 002L General Chemistry I Lab
- CHEM 010 General Chemistry II
- CHEM 010L General Chemistry II 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
- HS 002 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
- PH 001 Introduction to Public Health
- PH 005 Global and International Public Health
- PH 010 Introduction to Biostatistics
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?
UC Merced lists Public Health (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 Public Health?
UC Merced's Public Health major preparation includes PSY 010, PH 010, BIO 011, BIO 011L, BIO 012 and BIO 012L, with more courses in the list on this page. 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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