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    Bakersfield College to UC Berkeley
    Computer Science Transfer Plan

    Bakersfield has a match for every one of UC Berkeley's 3 Computer Science prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at Bakersfield. Start with MATH B1A.

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    Computer Science
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    5%
    UC Berkeley Computer Science transfer admit rate, all applicants

    Major Requirements

    Computer Science Major Preparation

    Courses at Bakersfield College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.

    MATH B6A
    Analytic Geometry/Calculus I
    MATH 51 — Calculus I4 units
    MATH B6B
    Analytic Geometry/Calculus II
    MATH 52 — Calculus II4 units
    MATH B6E + MATH B6D
    Elementary Linear Algebra + Ordinary Differential Equations
    MATH 54 — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (choose 1)6 units
    No Bakersfield match
    COMPSCI 61A — The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (recommended)—
    COMP B12
    Programming Concepts and Methodology II
    COMPSCI 61B — Data Structures (recommended)3 units
    No Bakersfield match
    COMPSCI 61C — Machine Structures (recommended)—
    No Bakersfield match
    COMPSCI 70 — Discrete Mathematics and Probability Theory (recommended)—

    Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Berkeley after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.

    General Education

    Foundation GE at Bakersfield College

    Complete these five courses at Bakersfield College to start your UC Berkeley GE pattern. Finishing full IGETC/Cal-GETC at the CC is ideal — these five give you the broadest head start, and CCN-tagged courses stay portable if you switch community colleges.

    Life Science

    BIOL B11

    Concepts of Biology

    4 units
    Physical Science

    CHEM B10

    Chemistry and Society

    3 units
    Humanities

    HIST B1

    World History to 1500

    3 units
    English CompositionCCN

    ENGL C1000

    Academic Reading and Writing

    3 units
    Critical ThinkingCCN

    ENGL C1001

    Critical Thinking and Writing

    4 units

    6 semesters minimum for MATH B1A onward

    MATH B1A through MATH B6E: 6 courses, each needing the one before, so 6 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start MATH B1A first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.

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    ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing
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    Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path

    Bakersfield covers all 3 listed courses

    Every UC Berkeley Computer Science prep course in the transfer agreement has a Bakersfield match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.

    Start with MATH B1A

    MATH B1A sits at the start of its sequence for this route, so it fits your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.

    What UC Berkeley looks for

    Transfer applicants must complete all required preparation courses to be eligible for admission.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What classes should I take at Bakersfield for UC Berkeley Computer Science?

    MATH B6A, MATH B6B, MATH B6E and MATH B6D. Together they match 3 of the 3 prep courses UC Berkeley lists for Computer Science.

    What doesn't Bakersfield cover for UC Berkeley Computer Science?

    Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UC Berkeley Computer Science prep course listed has a Bakersfield match.

    Does Bakersfield MATH B6A transfer to UC Berkeley?

    Yes, for Computer Science. Bakersfield MATH B6A (Analytic Geometry/Calculus I) is the match for UC Berkeley MATH 51 (Calculus I) in the transfer agreement.

    What is UC Berkeley's transfer admit rate for Computer Science?

    5% of all transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Computer Science were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to Bakersfield.

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    Bakersfield College students transferring to UC Berkeley for Computer Science can match 3 of 3 lower-division prep courses at Bakersfield, including MATH B6A and MATH B6B. Every listed course has a Bakersfield College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH B1A is a good first-semester pick. On Transfermatic, put in Bakersfield College and UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.

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