Majors Preparation Guide
Welcome to UCR’s Majors Preparation Guide
The Major Preparation Guide outlines the selecting major requirements that must be satisfied for your desired major. Not all majors will be listed on this guide. For Majors Agreements not listed, visit ASSIST.org.
If you are currently attending a California Community College, visit ASSIST.org to see which courses satisfy the selecting major requirements.
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- Actuarial Science, B.S.
- Biochemistry, B.A./B.S.
- Bioengineering, B.S.
- Biology, B.A./B.S.
- Business Administration, B.S.
- Business Analytics, B.S.
- Business Economics, B.A.
- Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology, B.A./B.S.
- Chemical Engineering, B.S.
- Chemistry, B.A./B.S.
- Computer Engineering, B.S.
- Computer Science with Business Applications, B.S.
- Computer Science, B.S.
- Data Science, B.S. (BCOE)
- Data Science, B.S. (CNAS)
- Earth & Planetary Sciences
- Economics, B.A.
- Economics/Administrative Studies, B.A.
- Electrical Engineering, B.S.
- Entomology, B.A./B.S.
- Environmental Engineering, B.S.
- Environmental Sciences, B.A./B.S.
- Geology, B.S.
- Geophysics, B.S.
- Materials Science and Engineering, B.S.
- Mathematics, B.A./B.S.
- Mathematics for Secondary School Teachers, B.S.
- Mechanical Engineering, B.S.
- Microbiology, B.S.
- Neuroscience, B.A./B.S. (CHASS)
- Neuroscience, B.A./B.S. (CNAS)
- Psychology, B.A./B.S.
- Physics, B.A./B.S.
- Plant Biology, B.A./B.S.
- Robotics, B.S.
- Statistics, B.A./B.S.
Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE) Requirements
Breadth Requirements – You are strongly encouraged to focus on preparatory course work for your desired major rather than on Cal-GETC completion. However, BCOE does accept completion of Cal-GETC as satisfying the majority of breadth requirements.
Prerequisites – All majors require a minimum 2.8 GPA in UC transferable coursework. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required in the Calculus sequence (Math 9A, Math 9B, and Math 9C). Additionally, a minimum 2.5 GPA is required in one additional major preparation sequence. All other required courses must be completed with at least a ‘C’ grade or better unless otherwise noted. Students attending a California community college should use ASSIST.org to see the prerequisites you must take for your intended major.
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Bioengineering, B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A
- Math 9B
- Math 9C
- Chemistry 1A & Chemistry 1LA
- Chemistry 1B & Chemistry 1LB
- Chemistry 1C & Chemistry 1LC
- Biology 5A & Biology 5LA
Two additional courses required from:
- Biology 5B
- Physics 40A
- Physics 40B
- Physics 40C
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Chemical Engineering, B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A
- Math 9B
- Math 9C
- Chemistry 1A & Chemistry1LA
- Chemistry 1B & Chemistry1LB
- Chemistry 1C & Chemistry 1LC
- Physics 40A
2 courses required from:
- Biology 5A & Biology 5LA
- Physics 40B
- Physics 40C
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Computer Engineering, B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A
- Math 9B
- Math 9C
- Computer Science 10A
- Computer Science 10B
- Physics 40A
3 courses required from:
- Computer Science 11 (same as Math 11)
- Computer Science 61
- Electrical Engineering 30A & Electrical Engineering 30LA
- Physics 40B
- Physics 40C
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Computer Science with Business Applications, B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A
- Math 9B
- Math 9C
- Business 20
- Computer Science 10A
3 courses required from:
- Computer Science 11 (same as Math 11)
- Computer Science 10B
- Computer Science 10C
- Computer Science 61
- Economics 2
- Economics 3
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Computer Science, B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A
- Math 9B
- Math 9C
- Computer Science 10A
- Computer Science 10B
- PHYS 40A
3 courses required from:
- Computer Science 11 (same as MATH 11)
- Computer Science 10C
- Computer Science 61
- Math 10A
- Physics 40B
- Physics 40C
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Data Science, B.S.* (BCOE)
* Data Science is an intercollege B.S. major offered by both Bourns College of Engineering and the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. Students select their college when completing the UC application.
Minimum 2.7 GPA required in the Calculus sequence (Math 9A, Math 9B, and Math 9C)
Minimum 2.5 in one additional major preparation sequenceRequired:
- Math 9A
- Math 9B
- Math 9C
- Computer Science 10A
- Computer Science 10B
Three courses required from:
- Computer Science 10C
- Computer Science 11 (Same as Math 11)
- Math 10A
- Math 31
- Statistics 8 or Statistics 10
- Statistics 11
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Electrical Engineering, B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A
- Math 9B
- Math 9C
- Computer Science 10A
- Computer Science 61
- Physics 40A
3 courses required from:
- Computer Science 10B
- Electrical Engineering 20A
- Electrical Engineering 30A & Electrical Engineering 30LA
- Electrical Engineering 30B
- Math 10A
- Physics 40B
- Physics 40C
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Environmental Engineering, B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A
- Math 9B
- Math 9C
- Chemistry 1A & Chemistry 1LA
- Chemistry 1B & Chemistry 1LB
- Chemistry 1C & Chemistry 1LC
- Physics 40A
2 courses required from:
- Biology 5A & Biology 5LA
- Chemistry 8A & Chemistry 8LA
- Chemistry 8B & Chemistry 8LB
- Physics 40B
- Physics 40C
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Materials Science and Engineering, B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A
- Math 9B
- Math 9C
- Chemistry 1A & Chemistry 1LA
- Chemistry 1B & Chemistry 1LB
- Chemistry 1C & Chemistry 1LC
3 courses required from:
- Chemistry 8A & Chemistry 8LA
- Math 10A
- Math10B
- Math 46
- Physics 40A
- Physics 40B
- Physics 40C
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Mechanical Engineering, B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A
- Math 9B
- Math 9C
- Chemistry 1A & Chemistry 1LA
- Chemistry 1B & Chemistry 1LB
- Physics 40A
3 courses required from:
- Electrical Engineering 5
- Mechanical Engineering 2
- Mechanical Engineering 9
- Mechanical Engineering 10
- Mechanical Engineering 18A
- Mechanical Engineering 18B
- Physics 40B
- Physics 40C
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Robotics, B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A
- Math 9B
- Math 9C
- Computer Science 10A
- Computer Science 10B
- Physics 40A
3 courses required from:
- Computer Science 10C
- Computer Science 61
- Electrical Engineering 5
- Physics 40C
- Physics 40B
- Math 31 or Electrical Engineering 20B
- Math 46 or Electrical Engineering 20A
College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS) Requirements
Breadth Requirements – Complete Cal-GETC or the UCR breadth pattern for the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS).
Prerequisites – All majors require a minimum 2.4 GPA in UC transferable coursework except for Neuroscience and Psychology majors which require a minimum 2.7 GPA. All required courses must be completed with at least a ‘C’ grade or better unless otherwise noted. Students attending a California community college should use ASSIST.org to see the prerequisites you must take for your intended major.
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Art (Studio)
Transfer students applying to UCR’s Art major must submit an electronic portfolio with ten images of original work or up to three clips of moving images or sound. Start by applying to UC Undergraduate Admissions and selecting Art as your intended major. After your application is submitted, you will receive an email with a link to upload your portfolio online.
Required:
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Business Economics, B.A
Required:
- Math 9A
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Economics, B.A.
Required:
- Math 9A
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Economics/Administrative Studies, B.A.
Required:
- Math 9A
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Neuroscience, B.A./B.S.* (CHASS)
* Neuroscience is an intercollege major offered by both CHASS and CNAS. Students select their college when completing the UC application.
Required:
- Math 9A and Math 9B or Math 7A and Math 7B
Required one sequence
- Biology 5A & Biology 5LA, Biology 5B, and Biology 5C
- Chemistry 1A & Chemistry 1LA, Chemistry 1B & Chemistry 1LB, and Chemistry 1C & Chemistry 1LC
- Math 9C, Math 10A, Math 10B, and Math 46
- Physics 40A, Physics 40B, and Physics 40C or Physics 2A & Physics 2LA, Physics 2B & Physics 2LB, and Physics 2C & Physics 2LC
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Psychology, B.A./B.S.
One course required:
- Math 4
- Math 5A
- Math 9A
- Math 22
College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (CNAS) Requirements
Breadth Requirements – You are strongly encouraged to focus on preparatory coursework for your desired major rather than on Cal-GETC completion. CNAS does not accept Cal-GETC to meet college breath.Courses taken for Cal-GETC will be applied to the College's breadth pattern as appropriate.
Prerequisites – All majors require a minimum 2.7 GPA in UC transferable coursework. All required courses must be completed with at least a ‘C’ grade or better unless otherwise noted. Students attending a California community college should use ASSIST.org to see the prerequisites you must take for your intended major.
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Biochemistry, B.A./B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A and Math 9B or Math 7A and Math 7B
- Biology 5A & Biology 5LA
- Chemistry 1A & Chemistry 1LA
- Chemistry 1B & Chemistry 1LB
- Chemistry 1C & Chemistry 1LC
- Chemistry 8A & Chemistry 8LA
- Chemistry 8B & Chemistry 8LB
- Chemistry 8C & Chemistry 8LC
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Biology, B.A./B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A and Math 9B or Math 7A and Math 7B
- Chemistry 1A & Chemistry 1LA
- Chemistry 1B & Chemistry 1LB
- Chemistry 1C & Chemistry 1LC
One sequence required from:
- Biology 5A & Biology 5LA, Biology 5B, and Biology 5C
- Chemistry 8A & Chemistry 8LA, Chemistry 8B & Chemistry 8LB, and Chemistry 8C & Chemistry 8LC
- Physics 40A, Physics 40B, and Physics 40C or Physics 2A & Physics 2LA, Physics 2B & Physics 2LB, and Physics 2C & Physics 2LC
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Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology, B.A./B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A and Math 9B or Math 7A and Math 7B
- Chemistry 1A & Chemistry 1LA
- Chemistry 1B & Chemistry 1LB
- Chemistry 1C & Chemistry 1LC
One sequence required from:
- Biology 5A & Biology 5LA, Biology 5B, and Biology 5C
- Chemistry 8A & Chemistry 8LA, Chemistry 8B & Chemistry 8LB, and Chemistry 8C & Chemistry 8LC
- Physics 40A, Physics 40B, and Physics 40C or Physics 2A & Physics 2LA, Physics 2B & Physics 2LB, and Physics 2C & Physics 2LC
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Chemistry, B.A./B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A
- Math 9B
- Math 9C
- Chemistry 1A & Chemistry 1LA, Chemistry 1B & Chemistry 1LB, Chemistry 1C & Chemistry 1LC or Chemistry 2LA, Chemistry 2B & Chemistry 2LB, Chemistry 2C & Chemistry 2LC
One sequence required from:
- Chemistry 8A & Chemistry 8LA, Chemistry 8B & Chemistry 8LB, and Chemistry 8C & Chemistry 8LC
- Math 10A, Math 10B, and Math 46
- Physics 40A, Physics 40B, and Physics 40C
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Data Science, B.S.* (CNAS)
* Data Science is an intercollege B.S. major offered by both Bourns College of Engineering and the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. Students select their college when completing the UC application.
- Minimum 2.7 GPA required in the Calculus sequence (Math 9A, Math 9B, and Math 9C)
- Minimum 2.5 in one additional major preparation sequence
Required:
- Math 9A
- Math 9B
- Math 9C
- Computer Science 10A
- Computer Science 10B
Three courses required from:
- Computer Science 10C
- Computer Science 11 (Same as Math 11)
- Math 10A
- Math 31
- Statistics 8 or Statistics 10
- Statistics 11
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Earth & Planetary Sciences
Required:
- Math 9A, Math 9B, and Math 9C or Math 7A, Math 7B, and Math 46
One sequence required from:
- Biology 5A & Biology 5LA, Biology 5B, and Biology 5C
- Chemistry 1A & Chemistry 1LA and Chemistry 1B & Chemistry 1LB
- Math 10A, Math 10B, and Math 46
- Physics 2A & Physics 2LA and Physics 2B & Physics 2LB or Physics 40A and Physics 40B
- Physics 2A & Physics 2LA, Physics 2B & Physics 2LB or Physics 40A, Physics 40B
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Entomology, B.A/B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A and Math 9B or Math 7A and Math 7B
One sequence required from:
- Biology 5A & Biology 5LA, Biology 5B, and Biology 5C
- Chemistry 1A & Chemistry 1LA, Chemistry 1B & Chemistry 1LB, and Chemistry 1C & Chemistry 1LC
- Chemistry 8A & Chemistry 8LA, Chemistry 8B & Chemistry 8LB, and Chemistry 8C & Chemistry 8LC
- Math 9C, Math 10A, Math 10B, and Math 46
- Physics 40A, Physics 40B, and Physics 40C or Physics 2A & Physics 2LA , Physics 2B & Physics 2LB, and Physics 2C & Physics 2LC
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Environmental Sciences, B.A./B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A and Math 9B or Math 7A and Math 7B
One sequence required from:
- Biology 5A & Biology 5LA, Biology 5B, and Biology 5C
- Chemistry 1A & Chemistry 1LA, Chemistry 1B & Chemistry 1LB, and Chemistry 1C & Chemistry 1LC
- Chemistry 8A & Chemistry 8LA, Chemistry 8B & Chemistry 8LB, Chemistry 8C & Chemistry 8LC
- Math 9C, Math 10A, Math 10B, and Math 46
- Physics 40A, Physics 40B, and Physics 40C or Physics 2A & Physics 2LA, Physics 2B & Physics 2LB, and Physics 2C & Physics 2LC
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Geology, B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A, Math 9B, and Math 9C or Math 7A, Math 7B, and Math 46
One sequence required from:
- Biology 5A & Biology 5LA, Biology 5B, and Biology 5C
- Chemistry 1A & Chemistry 1LA and Chemistry 1B & Chemistry 1LB
- Math 10A, Math 10B, and Math 46
- Physics 40A and Physics 40B or Physics 2A & Physics 2LA, and Physics 2B & Physics 2LB
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Geophysics, B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A, Math 9B, and Math 9C or Math 7A, Math 7B, and Math 46
One sequence required from:
- Biology 5A & Biology 5LA, Biology 5B, and Biology 5C
- Chemistry 1A & Chemistry 1LA and Chemistry 1B & Chemistry 1LB
- Math 10A, Math 10B, and Math 46
- Physics 40A and Physics 40B or Physics 2A & Physics 2LA and Physics 2B & Physics 2LB
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Mathematics for Secondary School Teachers, B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A, Math 9B, and Math 9C or Math 7A, Math 7B, and Math 9C or Math 5A, Math 5B, and Math 5C
One sequence required from:
- Biology 5A & Biology 5LA, Biology 5B, and Biology 5C
- Chemistry 1A & Chemistry 1LA, Chemistry 1B & Chemistry 1LB, Chemistry 1C & Chemistry 1LC
- Math 10A, Math 10B, and Math 46
- Physics 40A, Physics 40B, and Physics 40C
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Mathematics, B.A./B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A, Math 9B, and Math 9C or Math 7A, Math 7B, and Math 9C or Math 5A, Math 5B, and Math 5C
One sequence required from:
- Biology 5A & Biology 5LA, Biology 5B, and Biology 5C
- Chemistry 1A & Chemistry 1LA, Chemistry 1B & Chemistry 1LB, Chemistry 1C & Chemistry 1LC
- Math 10A, Math 10B, and Math 46
- Physics 40A, Physics 40B, and Physics 40C
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Microbiology, B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A and Math 9B or Math 7A and Math 7B
- Chemistry 1A & Chemistry 1LA
- Chemistry 1B & Chemistry 1LB
- Chemistry 1C & Chemistry 1LC
One sequence required from:
- Biology 5A & Biology 5LA, Biology 5B, and Biology 5C
- Chemistry 8A & Chemistry 8LA, Chemistry 8B & Chemistry 8LB, Chemistry 8C & Chemistry 8LC
- Physics 40A, Physics 40B, and Physics 40C or Physics 2A & Physics 2LA, Physics 2B & Physics 2LB, and Physics 2C & Physics 2LC
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Neuroscience, B.A./B.S. (CNAS)
* Neuroscience is an intercollege major offered by both CHASS and CNAS. Students select their college when completing the UC application.
Required:
- Math 9A and Math 9B or Math 7A and Math 7B
Required one sequence:
- Biology 5A & Biology 5LA, Biology 5B, and Biology 5C
- Chemistry 1A & Chemistry 1LA, Chemistry 1B & Chemistry 1LB, and Chemistry 1C & Chemistry 1LC
- Math 9C, Math 10A, Math 10B, and Math 46
- Physics 40A, Physics 40B, and Physics 40C or Physics 2A & Physics 2LA, Physics 2B & Physics 2LB, and Physics 2C & Physics 2LC
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Physics, B.A./B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A, Math 9B and Math 9C or Math 7A, Math 7B, and Math 9C
- Physics 40A, Physics 40B, and Physics 40C
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Plant Biology, B.A./B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A and Math 9B or Math 7A and Math 7B
- Biology 5A & Biology 5LA
- Biology 5B
- Biology 5C
- Chemistry 1A & Chemistry 1LA
- Chemistry 1B & Chemistry 1LB
- Chemistry 1C & Chemistry 1LC
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Statistics, B.A./B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A, Math 9B, and Math 9C or Math 7A, Math 7B and Math 9C
One sequence required from:
- Biology 5A & Biology 5LA, Biology 5B, and Biology 5C
- Chemistry 1A & Chemistry 1LA, Chemistry 1B & Chemistry 1LB, Chemistry 1C & Chemistry 1LC
- Chemistry 8A & Chemistry 8LA, Chemistry 8B & Chemistry 8LB, Chemistry 8C & Chemistry 8LC
- Math 10A, Math 10B, and Math 31
- Physics 40A, Physics 40B, and Physics 40C or Physics 2A & Physics 2LA, Physics 2B & Physics 2LB, and Physics 2C & Physics 2LC
School of Business Requirements
Breadth Requirements – Cal-GETC or the UCR breadth pattern for the School of Business is highly recommended.
Prerequisites – All majors require a minimum 2.7 GPA in all UC-transferable coursework. Additionally, a minimum 2.5 GPA is required across all major preparation courses. Each required major preparation course must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better. Students attending a California community college should use ASSIST.org to see the prerequisites you must take for your intended major.
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Actuarial Science, B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A, Math 9B, and Math 9C or Math 5B and Math 5C
- Math 10A & Math 10B
- Math 31
- Math 46
- Business 10
- Business 20
- Economics 2
- Economics 3
- Statistics 8 or Statistics 10
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Business Administration, B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A or Math 22
- Business 10
- Business 20
- Economics 2
- Economics 3
- Statistics 8 or Statistics 10
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Business Analytics, B.S.
Required:
- Math 9A
- Math 9B
- Math 9C
- Business 10
- Business 20
- Economics 3
- Statistics 8 or Statistics 10