Bakersfield College to UCSD
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Bakersfield has a match for 10 of UCSD's 17 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. MATH 20E, MAE 20, MAE 3 and MAE 11 and 3 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
Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Bakersfield College that satisfy UC San Diego's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Bakersfield College | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR B20 — Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | MAE 8 — MATLAB Programming for Engineering Analysis | 3 |
| CHEM B1A — General Chemistry I | CHEM 6A — General Chemistry I | 5 |
| 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 |
| MATH B6D — Ordinary Differential Equations | MATH 20D — Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 |
| No Bakersfield match | MATH 20E — Vector Calculus | — |
| PHYS B4A — Mechanics and Wave Motion | PHYS 2A — Physics - Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS B4B — Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism | PHYS 2B — Physics - Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| PHYS B4B + PHYS B4C + PHYS B4A — Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism + Optics and Modern Physics + Mechanics and Wave Motion | PHYS 2C — Physics - Fluids, Waves, Thermodynamics, and Optics | 12 |
| No Bakersfield match | MAE 20 — Elements of Materials Science | — |
| No Bakersfield match | MAE 3 — Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Design | — |
| No Bakersfield match | MAE 11 — Thermodynamics | — |
| No Bakersfield match | MAE 30A — Statics & Introduction to Dynamics | — |
| No Bakersfield match | MAE 30B — Dynamics & Vibrations | — |
| No Bakersfield match | MAE 40 — Linear Circuits | — |
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
7 UCSD requirements have no Bakersfield match
Bakersfield lists no course for MATH 20E, MAE 20, MAE 3 and MAE 11 and others. Check UCSD's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
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 UCSD looks for
Engineering is a selective major. Math 18 and 20A-D, Chem 6A, and Phys 2A-C must be done by the end of spring before transfer.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Bakersfield for UCSD Mechanical Engineering?
ENGR B20, CHEM B1A, MATH B6E, MATH B6A, MATH B6B, MATH B6C and MATH B6D, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 10 of the 17 prep courses UCSD lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't Bakersfield cover for UCSD Mechanical Engineering?
MATH 20E, MAE 20, MAE 3, MAE 11 and MAE 30A and 2 more. Bakersfield lists no course for them, so check UCSD's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Bakersfield ENGR B20 transfer to UCSD?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. Bakersfield ENGR B20 (Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB) is the match for UCSD MAE 8 (MATLAB Programming for Engineering Analysis) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCSD's transfer admit rate for Mechanical Engineering?
31% of all transfer applicants to UCSD Mechanical Engineering 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 Mechanical Engineering can match 10 of 17 lower-division prep courses at Bakersfield, including ENGR B20 and CHEM B1A. MATH 20E and MAE 20 have no Bakersfield College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH B1A is a good first-semester pick. On Transfermatic, put in Bakersfield College and UC San Diego, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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