About the course

This pathway is designed to meet Associate in Science Track 2 degree requirements with a concentration in Physics and Astronomy. This pre-major pathway is designed to prepare you to transfer at the junior-level into a bachelor?s program at a four-year college or university. In this pathway, you?ll explore Newton?s Laws of Motion, conservation of energy and momentum, and other principles that help explain the physical world. You?ll also test these concepts in the lab and gain a strong understanding of the scientific method of experimentation, observation and analysis. South?s program is well-known for it?s active-learning curriculum, so enter this pathway prepared to conduct many hands-on experiments on your own or with classmates. A degree in this area provides opportunities for challenging and exciting careers in many professions, because physics and astronomy teaches skills that are transferable to these professions. These skills include problem solving, analytical abilities, mathematical modeling, design and interpretation of experiments, research experience, and communication skills. ?Physicists and astronomers have global opportunities to work in areas such as aerodynamics, technological design, medical physics, and more. It can also be excellent preparation for students planning to enter Business School or Medical School. Medical Schools seek out students with majors in physics because of the high-tech nature of medical care. Business schools consider a major in physics outstanding preparation for an understanding of manufacturing and the high-tech aspect of our economy Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

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

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2021	Seattle
Winter (January), 2024	Seattle
Spring (April), 2024	Seattle
Summer (June), 2024	Seattle
Fall (September), 2024	Seattle
Winter (January), 2025	Seattle
Spring (April), 2025	Seattle
Summer (June), 2025	Seattle
Fall (September), 2025	Seattle
Winter (January), 2026	Seattle
Spring (April), 2026	Seattle
Summer (June), 2026	Seattle

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for South Seattle College

South accepts anyone who is 18 years old and older or is a high school graduate.

　　High School Transcripts.

　　TOEFL: Combined Score of 72-73, Minimum of 18 on writing

　　IELTS: Score of 6.0, Minimum of 5.5 on writing.

　　SAT: Score of 510 in Reading and Writing

　　ACT: Score of 19 in English and Writing

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 64.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at South Seattle College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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