Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Bachelor

Introduction

Physics B.S. is a Bachelor program taught at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Physics B.S. is designed to prepare students to pursue careers in multiple science, engineering and data analysis fields, and to enter graduate school programs in Physics and related fields. The curriculum includes required work in physics such as Mechanics, Modern Physics, Electricity and Magnetism, Thermodynamics, and Quantum Physics, plus a Physics Capstone Course.

Students complete physics courses alongside calculus and other required coursework. The degree also includes Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP), described as large-scale, long-term, hands-on research experiences guided by faculty. Physics Scholar participation supports mentored undergraduate research in lab settings including optics, acoustics, particle physics and photovoltaics labs, and an astronomical observatory, with machine shop support.

Modules

  • First Year Seminar
  • Calculus I
  • Calculus II
  • Linear Algebra
  • Differential Equations
  • Principles of Physics I and Lab
  • Principles of Physics II and Lab
  • Mechanics
  • Modern Physics
  • Electricity and Magnetism
  • Thermodynamics
  • Quantum Physics

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Physics B.S. at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo as pre-requiste for admission in Physics B.S..

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Courses Units

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  • Medical physicists
  • Careers in science, engineering, and data analysis fields

Scholarships

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.