UC San Diego Human Developmental Sciences
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 69% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Human Developmental Sciences were admitted (36 of 52). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.21–3.75.
The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Human Developmental Sciences transfers starts with HDS 1, HDS 60 and MATH 10A; the full list is below.
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
44 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSD for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.
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Major Requirements
UC San Diego Human Developmental Sciences Major Preparation
The courses UC San Diego lists as Human Developmental 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.
Required
- HDS 1 Introduction to Human Developmental Sciences
Statistics
Required
- HDS 60 Introduction to Statistical Analysis
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 10A Calculus I
- MATH 10B Calculus II
- MATH 20A Calculus for Science and Engineering
- MATH 20B Calculus for Science and Engineering
- MATH 20C Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering
- PHIL 10 Introduction to Logic
- PHIL 12 Scientific Reasoning
Complete 2 of these
- ANTH 2 Human Origins
- BILD 1 The Cell
- BILD 2 Multicellular Life
- BILD 3 Organismic and Evolutionary Biology
- BILD 7 The Beginning of Life
- BILD 10 Fundamental Concepts of Modern Biology
- BILD 12 Neurobiology and Behavior
- BILD 18 Human Impact on the Environment
- BILD 20 Human Genetics in Modern Society
- BILD 26 Human Physiology
- COGS 17 Neurobiology of Cognition
Complete 2 of these options
- ANTH 1 Introduction to Culture · ANTH 3 World Prehistory · COMM 10 Introduction to Communication · COGS 1 Introduction to Cognitive Science
- HILD 7A Race and Ethnicity in the United States · HILD 7B Race and Ethnicity in the United States · HILD 7C Race and Ethnicity in the United States
- PSYC 1 Psychology · PSYC 3 General Psychology: Cognitive Foundations · SOCI 1 Introduction to Sociology · SOCI 20 Social Change in the Modern World
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC San Diego Human Developmental Sciences transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 69% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Human Developmental Sciences were admitted (36 of 52). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.21–3.75.
Does UC San Diego have a Human Developmental Sciences major for transfer students?
Yes. UC San Diego offers Human Developmental Sciences (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 Human Developmental Sciences?
UC San Diego's Human Developmental Sciences major preparation includes HDS 1, HDS 60, MATH 10A, MATH 10B, 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.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC San Diego for Human Developmental Sciences?
Admitted Human Developmental Sciences transfers to UC San Diego had GPAs of 3.21–3.75.
Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Human Developmental Sciences?
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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