Riverside,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Physics - Physics Education Track in Riverside United States | University of California, Riverside
University of California, Riverside
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Riverside United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
47,346
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Physics Education pathway is designed for students aiming for a teaching profession. California faces a significant need for skilled science educators. Graduates of this program can potentially start teaching right after earning their Bachelor of Science degree through internship positions at schools while completing credential requirements. This curriculum also prepares students for the Master of Education (M.Ed.) program at UCR's Graduate School of Education (GSOE), allowing high-achieving candidates to obtain both a master's degree and California teaching credentials within one year (including summer sessions). Physics Education students will receive guidance from physics professors and advisors from UCR's Science and Math Initiative (SMI). Those considering teaching internships or the GSOE M.Ed. program should consult with a GSOE advisor.
The curriculum consists of 76 lower-division units (27 in Physics, 15 in chemistry, 24 in math, 4 in computer science, and 6 in education), at least 41 upper-division Physics units, 8 upper-division Education units, and 40 units of general education requirements, totaling 165 units. Unlike the Standard BS degree, this track substitutes 16 upper-division physics units with 14 education units. The sample schedule displays 195 units with 8 elective options. Remember that graduation requires completing at least 180 units. Students planning to exceed 216 units must obtain approval from the associate dean.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Completed their secondary education and have earned a certificate of completion which enables them to be admitted to a university in their home country.
Record all courses and marks/grades earned exactly as reported by the international school whether as numbers, letters, percentages or words.
To meet minimum requirements to be considered for UCR selection, you must earn a minimum GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale (equivalent to an 85 percent on a 100 percent scale).
You can demonstrate proficiency by meeting any of the following exam benchmarks Keep in mind that you must complete one of these exams by December of your final year of high school secondary school.
Score 24 or higher for the ACT English Language Arts ELA
Score 31 or higher on Writing and Language in the SAT
Score 3, 4 or 5 on the AP examination in English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition
Score 6 or 7 on the IB Standard Level examination in English Language A only
Score 5, 6 or 7 on the IB Higher Level examination in English Language A only
Score 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System IELTS, Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL examination Internet based test IBT Minimum score of 80 or better, Paper delivered test Minimum score of 60 or better, Duolingo English Test DET Minimum score of 115.
Record all courses and marks/grades earned exactly as reported by the international school whether as numbers, letters, percentages or words.
To meet minimum requirements to be considered for UCR selection, you must earn a minimum GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale (equivalent to an 85 percent on a 100 percent scale).
You can demonstrate proficiency by meeting any of the following exam benchmarks Keep in mind that you must complete one of these exams by December of your final year of high school secondary school.
Score 24 or higher for the ACT English Language Arts ELA
Score 31 or higher on Writing and Language in the SAT
Score 3, 4 or 5 on the AP examination in English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition
Score 6 or 7 on the IB Standard Level examination in English Language A only
Score 5, 6 or 7 on the IB Higher Level examination in English Language A only
Score 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System IELTS, Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL examination Internet based test IBT Minimum score of 80 or better, Paper delivered test Minimum score of 60 or better, Duolingo English Test DET Minimum score of 115.
Tuition
USD
47,346