San Diego ,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Physics - General Physics in San Diego United States | San Diego State University
San Diego State University
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San Diego United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,328
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The SDSU Physics Department stands out due to its excellent student-to-faculty ratio: advanced physics classes typically have fewer than 25 students, while graduate courses average around 10. The department fosters meaningful student-professor relationships, with faculty members being familiar with nearly all upper-level and graduate students. The majority of undergraduate and graduate lectures and lab courses are taught by full-time professors.
The SDSU Physics Department prioritizes practical, experiential learning in its educational approach. A key feature of the physics curriculum is the strong research participation by both undergraduate and graduate students. Advanced students work alongside faculty as research partners. Upperclassmen and master's students engage jointly in diverse research initiatives, including seminar discussions and team meetings.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum GPA of 2.85 for your last 60 semester-hours of credit, or the equivalent thereof.
Submit official GRE Scores.
The physics subject GRE is not required.
All applicants must fill out an online application on Cal State Apply and pay the required fee
A SDSU RED ID Number will then be assigned which allows tracking of application status online.
2. Official test scores and transcripts sent to Graduate Admissions Must be received by April 1 st .
GRE (and if applicable, TOEFL) test scores must be sent directly from ETS. (Institution Code: 4682)
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
If you are graduating from a high school outside of the United States, your application will be reviewed on the following admission criteria Completion of high school/secondary level. A certified copy of graduation certificate or diploma will be required prior to enrollment at SDSU. Review the Requirements by Country for country specific information.
A minimum U.S. equivalent GPA (grade point average) of 3.0 (B grade or 80 percent) or higher.
English Proficiency: If you are attending or have attended a high school where English was not the primary language of instruction, you must meet university-level competence in English through one of the following:
TOEFL Passing score is 80 iBT and 550 paper or higher.
IELTS Passing overall score is 6.5 or higher.
Submit official GRE Scores.
The physics subject GRE is not required.
All applicants must fill out an online application on Cal State Apply and pay the required fee
A SDSU RED ID Number will then be assigned which allows tracking of application status online.
2. Official test scores and transcripts sent to Graduate Admissions Must be received by April 1 st .
GRE (and if applicable, TOEFL) test scores must be sent directly from ETS. (Institution Code: 4682)
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
If you are graduating from a high school outside of the United States, your application will be reviewed on the following admission criteria Completion of high school/secondary level. A certified copy of graduation certificate or diploma will be required prior to enrollment at SDSU. Review the Requirements by Country for country specific information.
A minimum U.S. equivalent GPA (grade point average) of 3.0 (B grade or 80 percent) or higher.
English Proficiency: If you are attending or have attended a high school where English was not the primary language of instruction, you must meet university-level competence in English through one of the following:
TOEFL Passing score is 80 iBT and 550 paper or higher.
IELTS Passing overall score is 6.5 or higher.
Tuition
USD
21,328