USC Chemistry (Chemical Nanoscience)
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Chemistry (Chemical Nanoscience) transfers starts with CHEM 105aLg, CHEM 105bL and CHEM 107Lg; the full list is below.
82 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with USC for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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USC Chemistry (Chemical Nanoscience) Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Chemistry (Chemical Nanoscience) major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are USC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Required Core Courses, Lower-Division
Complete all of these
- CHEM 105aLg General Chemistry
- CHEM 105bL General Chemistry
- CHEM 107Lg General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors
- CHEM 108L General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors: Kinetics and Equilibrium
- CHEM 115aLg Advanced General Chemistry
- CHEM 115bL Advanced General Chemistry
- MATH 125g Calculus I
- MATH 126g Calculus II
- PHYS 151Lg Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics, Oscillations and Waves
- PHYS 152L Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS 153L Fundamentals of Physics III: Optics, Thermo, Modern Physics
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 225 Linear Algebra and Linear Differential Equations
- MATH 226g Calculus III
Required Core Courses, Upper-Division
Complete all of these
- CHEM 300L Analytical Chemistry
- CHEM 325aL Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 325bL Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 332L Physical Chemical Measurements
- CHEM 350 Molecular Principles of Biochemistry
- CHEM 430 Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics
- CHEM 431 Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics
- CHEM 453 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- CHEM 455 Chemical Nanotechnology
- CHEM 463L Chemical Nanotechnology Laboratory
- CHEM 461 Polymer Chemistry
- CHEM 488 Introduction to Theory and Practice of X-ray Crystallography
- CHEM 523 Introduction to Functional Inorganic Materials
- CHEM 532 Molecular Photochemistry and Photophysics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have a Chemistry major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Chemistry (Chemical Nanoscience) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Chemistry?
USC's Chemistry (Chemical Nanoscience) major preparation includes CHEM 105aLg, CHEM 105bL, CHEM 107Lg, CHEM 108L, CHEM 115aLg and CHEM 115bL, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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