Bakersfield College to UCLA
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Bakersfield has a match for 10 of UCLA's 11 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. MECH&AE 82 has no Bakersfield match, so plan for it before you apply.
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Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Bakersfield College that satisfy UCLA's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Bakersfield College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM B1B + CHEM B1A — General Chemistry and Chemical Analysis + General Chemistry I | CHEM 20A, CHEM 20B, CHEM 20L | 10 |
| MATH B6A — Analytic Geometry/Calculus I | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus | 4 |
| MATH B6B — Analytic Geometry/Calculus II | MATH 31B — Integration and Infinite Series | 4 |
| MATH B6C — Calculus III | MATH 32A — Calculus of Several Variables | 4 |
| MATH B6C — Calculus III | MATH 32B — Calculus of Several Variables | 4 |
| MATH B6E — Elementary Linear Algebra | MATH 33A — Linear Algebra and Applications | 3 |
| No Bakersfield match | MECH&AE 82 — Mathematics of Engineering | — |
| ENGR B24 — Engineering Graphics with Solidworks | MECH&AE 94 — Introduction to Computer-Aided Design and Drafting | 3 |
| PHYS B4B + PHYS B4C + PHYS B4A — Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism + Optics and Modern Physics + Mechanics and Wave Motion | PHYSICS 1A, PHYSICS 1B, PHYSICS 1C, PHYSICS 4AL, PHYSICS 4BL | 12 |
| ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | ENGCOMP 3 — English Composition, Rhetoric, and Language (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGL C1001 or PHIL B9 — Critical Thinking and Writing | English composition courses (choose 1) | 4 |
| COMP B12 — Programming Concepts and Methodology II | COM SCI 31 — Introduction to Computer Science I (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGR B20 — MATLAB Programming for Engineers & Scientists | C&EE M20 — Introduction to Computer Programming with MATLAB (choose 1) | 3 |
| COMP B12 or ENGR B19C — Programming Concepts and Methodology II | Computer programming courses: C, C++, Java or Matlab (choose 1) | 3 |
| No Bakersfield match | EC ENGR 100 — Electrical and Electronic Circuits (recommended) | — |
| No Bakersfield match | EC ENGR 110L — Circuit Measurements Laboratory (recommended) | — |
| ENGR B38 — Strength of Materials | MECH&AE 101 — Statics and Strength of Materials (recommended) | 3 |
| No Bakersfield match | MECH&AE 102 — Dynamics of Particles and Rigid Bodies (recommended) | — |
| No Bakersfield match | MAT SCI 104 — Science of Engineering Materials (recommended) | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UCLA after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Bakersfield College
UCLA's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Bakersfield College courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
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 |
UCLA Mechanical Engineering: full GE notes
For Samueli engineering majors, UCLA doesn't require IGETC or Cal-GETC, doesn't accept it partially complete, and doesn't recommend it.
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, UCLA quarters
Bakersfield runs on semesters and UCLA on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCLA's quicker quarter schedule.
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MECH&AE 82 has no Bakersfield match
Bakersfield lists no course for MECH&AE 82. Check UCLA's Mechanical Engineering page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with MATH B1A and ENGL C1000
MATH B1A and ENGL C1000 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester.
What UCLA looks for
Minimum 3.4 GPA at the time of application. Admission to Samueli is highly selective.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Bakersfield for UCLA Mechanical Engineering?
CHEM B1B, CHEM B1A, MATH B6A, MATH B6B, MATH B6C, MATH B6E and ENGR B24, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 10 of the 11 prep courses UCLA lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't Bakersfield cover for UCLA Mechanical Engineering?
MECH&AE 82. Bakersfield lists no course for it, so check UCLA's Mechanical Engineering page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does Bakersfield MATH B6A transfer to UCLA?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. Bakersfield MATH B6A (Analytic Geometry/Calculus I) is the match for UCLA MATH 31A (Differential and Integral Calculus) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCLA's transfer admit rate for Mechanical Engineering?
12% of all transfer applicants to UCLA Mechanical Engineering 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 UCLA for Mechanical Engineering can match 10 of 11 lower-division prep courses at Bakersfield, including CHEM B1B and CHEM B1A. MECH&AE 82 has no Bakersfield College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH B1A and ENGL C1000 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Bakersfield College and UCLA, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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