Physics Junior Level Transfer Requirements
A physics student applying to UC Davis should understand three sets of courses: the UC Transfer pathway, the UC Davis physics admissions standards, and the UC Davis physics graduation requirements.
Courses Equivalency
Please note section three below which specifically addresses how incoming transfer students would be prepared to take junior level physics courses in the Fall Quarter.
I) UC Transfer Pathway in Physics
The Transfer Pathway prepares you for admission to every UC campus. Completing the courses
does not guarantee admission; certainly your grades in the classes matter. However, no campus can require additional coursework in the major in its admissions decision. These are the Transfer Pathway Courses in Physics, with their UC Davis equivalents:
- Calculus-based physics for scientists and engineers (full introductory sequence of three semesters/five quarters through modern physics, with labs) -- Physics 9(A-D)
- Single variable calculus (full sequence) -- Math 21(A-C)
- Multivariable calculus (one semester course) -- Math 21D
- Linear algebra (one course) -- Math 22A
- Differential equations (one course) -- Math 22B
- General chemistry (full sequence with labs) -- Chemistry 2(A-C)
II) UC Davis Physics Admissions Standards
At UC Davis we have selective major requirements. These are requirements in addition to general admission requirements and TAG requirements:
Complete the following courses and maintain a 3.00 GPA in the entire group of courses:
- Physics 9A/B/C/D
- Mathematics 21A/B/C/D
- Mathematics 22A/B
*Please note that if the equivalent of PHY 9D (Modern Physics) is not offered at your college, we will waive the requirement.
Transfer Students Recommendations:
Some C or Python programming experience to take PHY 40
Excellent free online C and C++ resources and tutorials: