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    UC San Diego Astrophysical Sciences
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Astrophysical Sciences transfers starts with PHYS 2A, PHYS 2B and PHYS 2C; the full list is below.

    UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

    46 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSD for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

    46
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Astrophysical Sciences

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    Major Requirements

    UC San Diego Astrophysical Sciences Major Preparation

    The courses UC San Diego lists as Astrophysical Sciences major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are UCSD's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Lower division required courses

    Complete 1 of these options

    • PHYS 2A Physics - Mechanics · PHYS 2B Physics - Electricity and Magnetism · PHYS 2C Physics - Fluids, Waves, Thermodynamics, and Optics · PHYS 2D Physics - Relativity and Quantum Physics
    • PHYS 4A Physics for Physics Majors—Mechanics · PHYS 4B Physics for Physics Majors—Fluids, Waves, Statistical and Thermal Physics · PHYS 4C Physics for Physics Majors—Electricity and Magnetism · PHYS 4D Physics for Physics Majors—Electromagnetic Waves, Special Relativity and Optics · PHYS 4E Physics for Physics Majors—Quantum Physics

    Programming

    Complete 1 of these

    • DSC 10 Principles of Data Science
    • BILD 62 Introduction to Python for Biologists
    • COGS 18 Introduction to Python
    • CSE 6R Introduction to Computer Science and Object-Oriented Programming: Python
    • CSE 8A Introduction to Programming and Computational Problem Solving I
    • CSE 11 Introduction to Programming and Computational Problem Solving - Accelerated Pace
    • ECE 15 Engineering Computation
    • MAE 8 MATLAB Programming for Engineering Analysis
    • NANO 15 Engineering Computation Using MATLAB

    Complete all of these

    • MATH 18 Linear Algebra
    • MATH 20A Calculus for Science and Engineering
    • MATH 20B Calculus for Science and Engineering
    • MATH 20C Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering
    • MATH 20D Introduction to Differential Equations
    • MATH 20E Vector Calculus
    • ASTR 20A Introduction to Astrophysics I
    • ASTR 20B Introduction to Astrophysics II
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCSD's own Astrophysical Sciences requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does UC San Diego have an Astrophysical Sciences major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC San Diego offers Astrophysical Sciences (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to UC San Diego for Astrophysical Sciences?

    UC San Diego's Astrophysical Sciences major preparation includes PHYS 2A, PHYS 2B, PHYS 2C, PHYS 2D, PHYS 4A and PHYS 4B, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

    Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Astrophysical Sciences?

    UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

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