UCLA Chemistry/Materials Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UCLA lists for Chemistry/Materials Science transfers starts with CHEM 20A, CHEM 20B and CHEM 20L; the full list is below.
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCLA for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
UCLA Chemistry/Materials Science Major Preparation
The courses UCLA lists as Chemistry/Materials Science major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCLA's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major requirements
Complete all of these
- CHEM 20A Chemical Structure
- CHEM 20B Chemical Energetics and Change
- CHEM 20L General Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM 30AL General Chemistry Laboratory II
- CHEM 30A Organic Chemistry I: Structure and Reactivity
Complete all of these
- PHYSICS 1A Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics
- PHYSICS 1B Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic Fields
- PHYSICS 1C Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electrodynamics, Optics, and Special Relativity
- PHYSICS 4BL Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity and Magnetism
- MATH 31A Differential and Integral Calculus
- MATH 31B Integration and Infinite Series
- MATH 32A Calculus of Several Variables
- MATH 32B Calculus of Several Variables
- MATH 33A Linear Algebra and Applications
- MATH 33B Differential Equations
Also listed by UCLA
UCLA lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional major preparation courses
- CHEM 153A Biochemistry: Introduction to Structure, Enzymes, and Metabolism
- CHEM 153L Biochemical Methods I
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UCLA have a Chemistry/Materials Science major for transfer students?
Yes. UCLA offers Chemistry/Materials Science (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UCLA for Chemistry/Materials Science?
UCLA's Chemistry/Materials Science major preparation includes CHEM 20A, CHEM 20B, CHEM 20L, CHEM 30AL, CHEM 30A and PHYSICS 1A, 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 UCLA Chemistry/Materials Science?
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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