UC Santa Cruz Applied Physics, Standard Concentration
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Santa Cruz lists for Applied Physics, Standard Concentration transfers starts with PHYS 5A, PHYS 5B and PHYS 5C; the full list is below.
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UC Santa Cruz Applied Physics, Standard Concentration Major Preparation
The courses UC Santa Cruz lists as Applied Physics, Standard Concentration major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCSC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Required major preparation courses
Courses listed
- PHYS 5A Introduction to Physics I
- PHYS 5B Introduction to Physics II
- PHYS 5C Introduction to Physics III
Courses listed
- MATH 19A Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
- MATH 19B Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
- MATH 23A Vector Calculus
Also listed by UCSC
UCSC lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Recommended preparation
- PHYS 5D Introduction to Physics IV
Additional major preparation courses
- MATH 23B Vector Calculus
- PHYS 5L Introduction to Physics I Laboratory
- PHYS 5M Introduction to Physics II Laboratory
- PHYS 5N Introduction to Physics Laboratory III
1 of these
- CHEM 3A General Chemistry
- CHEM 4A Advanced General Chemistry: Molecular Structure and Reactivity
1 of these
- ASTR 19 Practical Programming for the Sciences
- CSE 20 Beginning Programming in Python
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Santa Cruz have an Applied Physics, Standard Concentration major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Santa Cruz offers Applied Physics, Standard Concentration (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Santa Cruz for Applied Physics, Standard Concentration?
UC Santa Cruz's Applied Physics, Standard Concentration major preparation includes PHYS 5A, PHYS 5B, PHYS 5C, MATH 19A, MATH 19B and MATH 23A. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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