UC San Diego Experimental Psychology
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Experimental Psychology transfers starts with BILD 1, BILD 2 and BILD 3; the full list is below.
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
40 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSD for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
UC San Diego Experimental Psychology Major Preparation
The courses UC San Diego lists as Experimental Psychology 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
Complete 3 of these options
- BILD 1 The Cell · BILD 2 Multicellular Life · BILD 3 Organismic and Evolutionary Biology · BILD 10 Fundamental Concepts of Modern Biology · BILD 20 Human Genetics in Modern Society · BILD 26 Human Physiology
- CHEM 4 Basic Chemistry · CHEM 11 The Periodic Table
- CHEM 6A General Chemistry I · CHEM 6B General Chemistry II · CHEM 6C General Chemistry III
- PHYS 1A Mechanics · PHYS 1B Electricity and Magnetism · PHYS 1C Waves, Optics, and Modern Physics · PHYS 2A Physics - Mechanics · PHYS 2B Physics - Electricity and Magnetism · PHYS 2C Physics - Fluids, Waves, Thermodynamics, and Optics · PHYS 10 Concepts in Physics · PHYS 11 Survey of Physics
- BILD 12 Neurobiology and Behavior · COGS 17 Neurobiology of Cognition · PSYC 2 General Psychology: Biological Foundations
Complete 1 of these options
- MATH 10A Calculus I · MATH 20A Calculus for Science and Engineering · MATH 18 Linear Algebra
- MATH 10B Calculus II · MATH 20B Calculus for Science and Engineering · MATH 18 Linear Algebra · PHIL 10 Introduction to Logic · PHIL 12 Scientific Reasoning
Complete 1 of these
- 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
- CSE 12 Basic Data Structures and Object-Oriented Design
- CSS 1 Introductory Programming for Computational Social Science
- DSC 10 Principles of Data Science
- ECE 15 Engineering Computation
- MAE 5 Quantitative Computer Skills
- MAE 8 MATLAB Programming for Engineering Analysis
Complete 1 of these
- PSYC 60 Introduction to Statistics
- COGS 14B Introduction to Statistical Analysis
- MATH 11 Calculus Based Elementary Probability and Statistics
Complete 1 of these
- PSYC 70 Research Methods in Psychology
- COGS 14A Introduction to Research Methods
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC San Diego have an Experimental Psychology major for transfer students?
Yes. UC San Diego offers Experimental Psychology (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 Experimental Psychology?
UC San Diego's Experimental Psychology major preparation includes BILD 1, BILD 2, BILD 3, BILD 10, BILD 20 and BILD 26, 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 Experimental Psychology?
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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