California: University Admission Requirements
Subject Areas
Science
3 units
Subject Areas
Science — 3 units required
CA Public Flagship University's Application Requirements (A-G requirements for all UC schools): UC Berkeley, more info here
Fulfillment via High School Courses:
2 units of college-preparatory science, including or integrating topics that provide fundamental knowledge in two of these three subjects: biology, chemistry, or physics. 1 unit of approved interdisciplinary or earth and space sciences coursework can meet one year of the requirement. 1 additional unit of science is recommended. Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Science courses can be used in area D as an additional science (i.e., 3rd unit and beyond).
Fulfillment via Exam:
AP: A score of 3 or higher on any two AP exams from different disciplines in Biology, Chemistry, Physics (B,C,1 or 2) and Environmental science will satisfy this requirement.
IB: A score of 5 or higher on any two IB HL exams in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics will satisfy this requirement.
Fulfillment via Community College / University:
For each year of the requirement, a grade of C or better in a transferable course of at least 3 semester (4 quarter) units in a natural (physical or biological) science with at least 30 hours of laboratory (not "demonstration")
Typical course sequence
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Equivalent exams
See text above for specific information about equivalent exams