UC San Diego Environmental Systems/Environmental Policy
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Environmental Systems/Environmental Policy transfers starts with BILD 3, MATH 10A and MATH 10B; the full list is below.
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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Major Requirements
UC San Diego Environmental Systems/Environmental Policy Major Preparation
The courses UC San Diego lists as Environmental Systems/Environmental Policy 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 major requirements
Required
- BILD 3 Organismic and Evolutionary Biology
Complete 1 of these options
- MATH 10A Calculus I · MATH 10B Calculus II · MATH 11 Calculus Based Elementary Probability and Statistics
- MATH 20A Calculus for Science and Engineering · MATH 20B Calculus for Science and Engineering · MATH 11 Calculus Based Elementary Probability and Statistics
Courses listed
- CHEM 6A General Chemistry I
- CHEM 6B General Chemistry II
- CHEM 6C General Chemistry III
Courses listed
- PHYS 1A Mechanics
- PHYS 1AL Mechanics Laboratory
- PHYS 1B Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS 1BL Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory
- PHYS 1C Waves, Optics, and Modern Physics
- PHYS 1CL Waves, Optics, and Modern Physics Laboratory
Courses listed
- ECON 1 Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 2 Market Imperfections and Policy
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC San Diego have an Environmental Systems/Environmental Policy major for transfer students?
Yes. UC San Diego offers Environmental Systems/Environmental Policy (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC San Diego for Environmental Systems/Environmental Policy?
UC San Diego's Environmental Systems/Environmental Policy major preparation includes BILD 3, MATH 10A, MATH 10B, MATH 11, MATH 20A and MATH 20B, 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 Environmental Systems/Environmental Policy?
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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