UC Merced Science, Technology and Ethics
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Merced lists for Science, Technology and Ethics transfers starts with PHIL 002, PHIL 003 and ECON 010; 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.
Your community college
Which classes count at your community college?
Pick your college to see its class for each UC Merced requirement.
Major Requirements
UC Merced Science, Technology and Ethics Major Preparation
The courses UC Merced lists as Science, Technology and Ethics 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
- PHIL 002 Introduction to Ethics
- PHIL 003 Contemporary Moral Problems
Complete 1 of these
- ECON 010 Statistical Inference
- MATH 032 Probability and Statistics
- 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
- PHIL 006 Introduction to Science, Technology, and Ethics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Merced have a Science, Technology and Ethics major for transfer students?
UC Merced lists Science, Technology and Ethics (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 Science, Technology and Ethics?
UC Merced's Science, Technology and Ethics major preparation includes PHIL 002, PHIL 003, ECON 010, MATH 032, PH 010 and PSY 010, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
Explore More
Build your UC Merced Science, Technology and Ethics plan
Pick your community college and see which of its classes count, term by term.
Pick your college