Overview

Physics is a study of matter and its interaction at the fundamental level. Physicists seek to measure, understand, model, and control the processes in the physical world around us. To this end, physicists use a variety of descriptive and quantitative techniques to represent their knowledge. Furthermore, this work is conducted in a community where collaboration, teaching, and communication of results are essential. Applied physics makes a connection between fundamental research in physics and its application to real-world problem-solving. Research in applied physics has led to the use of electricity and magnetism for lighting and propulsion, given birth to the semiconductor industry that has provided us with the conveniences of modern electronics, and played an important part in the development of biomedical technology. While engineers have perfected many of these inventions, applied physicists have been responsible for their discovery.

Applied Physics (General Option) baccalaureate-level graduates at the California State University San Marcos will have unique critical thinking and problem-solving abilities that will be valuable to employers in a wide range of technical fields.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics will be able to:

Carry out the process of scientific investigation, using appropriate lab techniques and safety procedures.

Apply mathematical techniques to represent, model, and solve physics problems, including real-world problems.

Write simple computer programs that control scientific experiments, gather physical data, and model or simulate physical processes.

Apply specific knowledge in the areas of mechanics, electromagnetism, thermal physics, and quantum phenomena to problem solve in these fields and to real-world applications.

Design, troubleshoot, and test analog and digital electronic circuits for real-world applications.

Keep a laboratory notebook and know how to present scientific information as a technical article, as a formal journal article, or as a public oral presentation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mechanics & Sound

Electromagnetism & Optics

Electronics

Digital electronics

Computer Interfacing & Control

Signals & Systems Processing

Digital Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National deadline

February 16

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Natural Sciences View 1467 other Bachelors in Physics in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

National

Completion of preparatory A–G Courses

Test Scores (SAT and ACT)

Your official GPA for admission to any California State University, including CSUSM, may be different than the GPA on your high school transcript. This is because we calculate your high school GPA using your 10th–12th grade A-G courses.

International

University Application

All official academic records

Official English translations of all academic records

Affidavit of Financial Support

Copy of your Passport

Are or will be a high school/secondary school graduate or equivalent

Equivalent of a "B" (3.0) grade point average

Tuition Fee

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International

15246 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15246 USD per year during 48 months.
National

15246 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15246 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

5742 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5742 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for San Marcos

1100 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Applied Physics (General Option).

Available Scholarships

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