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Physics (Astrophysics) B.S. Transfer Requirements: MiraCosta College → UC Santa Cruz

The official course articulation for transferring into UC Santa Cruz’s Physics (Astrophysics) B.S. major from MiraCosta College — i.e. exactly which MiraCosta College courses satisfy each UC Santa Cruz major-preparation requirement, per ASSIST.org (2025–26).

Transfer admit rate
72%
Admitted / applied
59 / 82
Admit GPA range
3.14 - 3.72
Requirements
11

Required courses (MiraCosta College → UC Santa Cruz)

PHYS 5B
5 UC units
Introduction to Physics II
Take at MiraCosta College: PHYS 253
PHYS 5C
5 UC units
Introduction to Physics III
Take at MiraCosta College: PHYS 152
PHYS 5A
5 UC units
Introduction to Physics I
Take at MiraCosta College: PHYS 151
MATH 19A
5 UC units
Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
Take at MiraCosta College: MATH 150 or MATH 150H or MATH 150S
MATH 19B
5 UC units
Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
Take at MiraCosta College: MATH 155
MATH 23A
5 UC units
Vector Calculus
Take at MiraCosta College: MATH 260
PHYS 5D
5 UC units
Introduction to Physics IV
Take at MiraCosta College: PHYS 253 or PHYS 152
MATH 23B
5 UC units
Vector Calculus
Take at MiraCosta College: MATH 260
PHYS 5M
1 UC units
Introduction to Physics II Laboratory
Take at MiraCosta College: PHYS 253
PHYS 5L
1 UC units
Introduction to Physics I Laboratory
Take at MiraCosta College: PHYS 151
PHYS 5N
1 UC units
Introduction to Physics Laboratory III
Take at MiraCosta College: PHYS 152

View the official agreement on ASSIST.org ↗

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Data sourced from ASSIST.org (official CCC→UC articulation) and the UC Information Center (transfer admit data), 2025–26. Skyway is an independent transfer-planning tool and is not affiliated with the University of California or ASSIST.