Overview

Key facts:

The B.S. in Physics at Humboldt State University is designed for those students who expect to enter one of the various fields of research or development in government or in private industry. The curriculum, in addition, serves those students who are interested in continuing into graduate study and those preparing to teach at all levels. The B.A. degree in Physics is less specialized and more adaptable to studies in various fields, including preparation for teaching at the secondary school level.
The adjacent list of career possibilities shows the enormous flexibility of a physics degree. It is good preparation for a very broad range of occupations. Keep in mind, however, that a major factor influencing employability is preparation. How well a student researches job alternatives, gains additional educational and experiential background to qualify for areas of increasing employability, and goes about applying for these position openings, have pronounced influences on employability. In general, the physics student with additional skills or a highly specialized emphasis has special advantages in the job market. Students also have a strong chance of increasing employability by strengthening their skills with additional course work from related disciplines, such as geology, oceanography, statistics, computer technology and mathematics.
The physics student should develop: a basic interest in natural phenomena; a good memory, imagination, inquisitive nature; higher mathematical skills; the ability to concentrate for sustained periods and the patience to repeat an experiment; the ability to observe facts and draw logical conclusions; a mild distrust of conventional assumptions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Descriptive Astronomy
College Physics: Mechanics & Heat
College Physics: Electromagnetism & Modern Physics
General Physics : Mechanics
General Physics : Electricity, Heat
General Physics : Optics, Modern Physics
Life in the Universe
Spacetime & Relativity
Cosmos
Modern Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arcata, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply Online at Cal State Apply

Submit the Certification of Financial Support along with a Bank Statement

Submit Official Transcripts of Academic Records (Translated to English)

Send Proof of English Proficiency

Send a photocopy of your passport

Transfer Students (only if transferring from a U.S. school) should fill out the International Student Transfer Form

Submit Student Consent for Release of Information if you are an agent submitting an application on behalf of the student.

A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on high school coursework

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Tuition Fee

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International

8250 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per year during 48 months.
National

8250 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

8250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Arcata

1100 - 1600 USD /month

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