About the course

The physics major provides a core of basic education in several principal areas of physics, with sufficient flexibility to allow students to prepare either for graduate school or a career in industry. Since in preparing for either goal, more than the required core courses are necessary, it is important for students to meet with a physics department adviser in deciding a schedule. In the junior year, the emphasis is on macroscopic physics, the two principal physics subjects are electromagnetism and mechanics. The mathematics and computer background required for the physics program is completed in this year. The materials physics specialization is designed to support a broad range of options, so students may pursue (1) a terminal BS, or prepare for (2) graduate work in materials science, or (3) graduate work in physics. This flexibility is afforded by a wide range of restricted electives, which allows students to design much of their own program while simultaneously maintaining the essential physics-based curriculum. Academic advising will be provided by the department to assist the student in navigating through the many options. This BS program also serves as the entry to the integrated five-year BS/MS program. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$202,884

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	La Jolla
Fall (September), 2025	La Jolla

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of California - San Diego

You are considered a freshman (first-year university student) if you have completed your secondary education and earned a certificate of completion that enables you to be admitted to a university in your home country and is equivalent to a U.S. High School Diploma and have never been enrolled full-time as a college or university student. TOEFL minimum scores Internet-based: 83, Paper-based: 550. IELTS minimum score of 7 (Academic module). International applicant must earn a GPA of 3.4 (or better) with no grapde lower than C.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 83.0

　　

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