USC Physical Sciences
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Physical Sciences transfers starts with CHEM 115aLg, CHEM 115bL and GEOL 105Lg; 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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Major Requirements
USC Physical Sciences Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Physical Sciences 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 Lower-Division Courses
Complete all of these
- CHEM 115aLg Advanced General Chemistry
- CHEM 115bL Advanced General Chemistry
- GEOL 105Lg Planet Earth
- 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
Other Courses
Complete all of these
- MATH 125g Calculus I
- MATH 126g Calculus II
- MATH 226g Calculus III
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have a Physical Sciences major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Physical Sciences and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Physical Sciences?
USC's Physical Sciences major preparation includes CHEM 115aLg, CHEM 115bL, GEOL 105Lg, PHYS 151Lg, PHYS 152L and PHYS 153L, 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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