Bakersfield College to UCSD
Computer Science Transfer Plan
Bakersfield has a match for 5 of UCSD's 11 Computer Science prep courses. CSE 11, CSE 12, CSE 29 and CSE 20 and 2 more have no Bakersfield match, so plan for them before you apply.
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Bakersfield College
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UC San Diego
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Bakersfield College that satisfy UC San Diego's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Bakersfield College | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No Bakersfield match | CSE 11 — Introduction to Programming and Computational Problem Solving - Accelerated Pace | — |
| No Bakersfield match | CSE 12 — Basic Data Structures and Object-Oriented Design | — |
| No Bakersfield match | CSE 29 — Systems Programming and Software Tools | — |
| No Bakersfield match | CSE 20 — Discrete Mathematics | — |
| No Bakersfield match | CSE 21 — Mathematics for Algorithms and Systems | — |
| No Bakersfield match | CSE 30 — Computer Organization and Systems Programming | — |
| MATH B6E — Elementary Linear Algebra | MATH 18 — Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH B6A — Analytic Geometry/Calculus I | MATH 20A — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 4 |
| MATH B6B — Analytic Geometry/Calculus II | MATH 20B — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 4 |
| MATH B6C — Calculus III | MATH 20C — Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering | 4 |
| BIOL B3A + BIOL B3B — General Biology I + General Biology II | BILD 1 — The Cell (choose 1) | 10 |
| BIOL B3B + BIOL B3A — General Biology II + General Biology I | BILD 2 — Multicellular Life (choose 1) | 10 |
| BIOL B3B + BIOL B3A — General Biology II + General Biology I | BILD 3 — Organismic and Evolutionary Biology (choose 1) | 10 |
| CHEM B1A — General Chemistry I | CHEM 6A — General Chemistry I (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM B1A + CHEM B1B — General Chemistry I + General Chemistry and Chemical Analysis | CHEM 6B — General Chemistry II (choose 1) | 10 |
| PHYS B4A — Mechanics and Wave Motion | PHYS 2A — Physics - Mechanics (choose 1) | 4 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC San Diego 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 UCSD 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.
BIOL B11
Concepts of Biology
CHEM B10
Chemistry and Society
HIST B1
World History to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Bakersfield College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL B11 — Concepts of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM B10 — Chemistry and Society | 3 |
Humanities | HIST B1 — World History to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
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.
Bakersfield semesters, UCSD quarters
Bakersfield runs on semesters and UCSD on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCSD's quicker quarter schedule.
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Your First Semester
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
6 UCSD requirements have no Bakersfield match
Bakersfield lists no course for CSE 11, CSE 12, CSE 29 and CSE 20 and others. Check UCSD's Computer Science page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with MATH B1A and BIOL B3A
MATH B1A and BIOL B3A sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UCSD looks for
UCSD strongly recommends listing a non-selective alternate major on the UC application.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Bakersfield for UCSD Computer Science?
MATH B6E, MATH B6A, MATH B6B, MATH B6C, BIOL B3A, BIOL B3B and CHEM B1A, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 5 of the 11 prep courses UCSD lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't Bakersfield cover for UCSD Computer Science?
CSE 11, CSE 12, CSE 29, CSE 20 and CSE 21 and 1 more. Bakersfield lists no course for them, so check UCSD's Computer Science page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Bakersfield MATH B6E transfer to UCSD?
Yes, for Computer Science. Bakersfield MATH B6E (Elementary Linear Algebra) is the match for UCSD MATH 18 (Linear Algebra) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCSD's transfer admit rate for Computer Science?
17% of all transfer applicants to UCSD Computer Science were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to Bakersfield.
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Related Transfer Plans
Bakersfield College students transferring to UC San Diego for Computer Science can match 5 of 11 lower-division prep courses at Bakersfield, including MATH B6E and MATH B6A. CSE 11 and CSE 12 have no Bakersfield College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH B1A and BIOL B3A are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Bakersfield College and UC San Diego, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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