UCLA Geophysics
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UCLA lists for Geophysics transfers starts with EPS SCI 51, EPS SCI 61 and EPS SCI M71; 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 Geophysics Major Preparation
The courses UCLA lists as Geophysics 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
- EPS SCI 51 Mineralogy: Earth and Planetary Materials
- EPS SCI 61 Geologic Maps
- EPS SCI M71 Introduction to Computing for Geoscientists
Complete all of these
- 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
- PHYSICS 1A Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics
- PHYSICS 1B Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic Fields
- PHYSICS 4AL Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics
- PHYSICS 4BL Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYSICS 1C Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electrodynamics, Optics, and Special Relativity
Earth science
Complete 1 of these
- EPS SCI 1 Introduction to Earth Science
- EPS SCI 3 Astrobiology
- EPS SCI 5 Environmental Geology of Los Angeles
- EPS SCI M7 Perils of Space: Introduction to Space Weather
- EPS SCI 8 Earthquakes
- EPS SCI 9 Solar System and Planets
- EPS SCI 10 Exploring Mars, Red Planet
- EPS SCI 13 Natural Disasters
- EPS SCI 15 Blue Planet: Introduction to Oceanography
- EPS SCI 16 Major Events in History of Life
- EPS SCI 17 Dinosaurs and Their Relatives
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UCLA have a Geophysics major for transfer students?
Yes. UCLA offers Geophysics (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UCLA for Geophysics?
UCLA's Geophysics major preparation includes EPS SCI 51, EPS SCI 61, EPS SCI M71, MATH 31A, MATH 31B and MATH 32A, 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 Geophysics?
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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