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The undergraduate Physics and Applied Physics programs aim to cultivate skilled problem solvers with comprehensive knowledge of physical concepts. These adaptable curricula equip students for diverse career paths including industrial research, software development, teaching, legal professions, or business, while also providing strong foundations for advanced studies in astronomy, biomedical physics, engineering, or physics. Students can select between two primary tracks: pure Physics or Applied Physics. The Physics major offers a traditional path for graduate physics studies, along with specialized options in Astrophysics, and focused areas in Computational Physics, Philosophy of Physics, and Physics Education. The Applied Physics major enables students to blend physics coursework with complementary disciplines like materials science, electrical engineering, earth sciences, medical imaging, or other relevant fields. Regular required consultations with academic advisors help students identify the most suitable program based on their abilities and aspirations.
Student must have completed secondary school with excellent grades/marks in academic subjects and have 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. If your secondary/high school was completed in a country where English was not the language of instruction, or if you have less than three years of high school curriculum instruction in English in the U.S., you are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
Various examinations and scores may be used to demonstrate proficiency in English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination: Internet-based test (IBT): score 80 or higher; Score 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); Freshman applicants may complete one UC approved English composition course.