Overview

Are you...

Curious about the physical world around you?
Motivated to solve real-world problems?
Persistent when taking on a challenge?
Driven to understand the big picture?
Looking for a major with good career prospects?

...then you should consider an Applied Physics - Concentration in Applied Electronics Major!

The Applied Physics Major with Applied Electronics Option curriculum is geared towards developing a strong fundamental background in physics and providing hands-on experiences in electronic design and application.

Students who pursue this option will receive training that will make them competitive for electronics engineering types of careers and graduate programs.

Outcomes

Graduating from California State University San Marcos offers the following outcomes:

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

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

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

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

5) Design, troubleshoot, and test analog and digital electron circuits for real-world applications.
6) 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:

Computer Science

Physics of Mechanics and Sounds

Electronics

Microcontroller Systems and Computer Interfacing

Quantum Physics

Electromagnetism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Marcos, United States

Disciplines

Physics Electronics & Embedded Technology View 146 other Bachelors in Electronics & Embedded Technology in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Are or will be a high school/secondary school graduate or equivalent
The minimum GPA required for conditional admission is 2.0.
SAT or ACT recommended but not required

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16530 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16530 USD / year

≈ 16530 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6450 USD / year

≈ 6450 USD / year

Living costs

San Marcos

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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

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Programme Structure

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