Overview

As industry and some professional areas such as medicine have become increasingly mechanized and automated, the need for instrumentation technicians has increased. However, the supply of technicians trained to work with automatic controls and precision measuring devices in manufacturing operations is limited, creating great demand for Automation and Instrumentation graduates.

Students in Physics - Automation and Instrumentation from Appalachian State University you will develop skill sets that enable the integration of electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics and computer controls.

You’ll have opportunities in interdisciplinary engineering workplaces that support automation and interfacing of control systems to support advanced manufacturing.

Careers

Computer System Engineer
Engineer
Geophysicist
Hydrologist
Physics Teacher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Electronics
Scientific Programming
Electronics and Interfacing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

Apply anytime.
Starting 2027-05-24 00:00:00

Apply anytime.
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

App State reviews applications on a rolling basis. Apply anytime and receive your admission decision in just 2-4 weeks.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

100

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep

Trusted by 7M+ Students

Start Studying Today

Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.

Study on your own schedule
Live classes with current and ex-examiners
Accurate score assesment, always
E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boone, United States

Disciplines

Physics View 1425 other Bachelors in Physics in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

100

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep

Trusted by 7M+ Students

Start Studying Today

Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.

Study on your own schedule
Live classes with current and ex-examiners
Accurate score assesment, always
E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!

Other requirements

General requirements

A complete online application
A non-refundable application fee of $65 (USD)
Official high school/secondary school transcript
Official test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT* or ACT**)
If school is in an English-speaking country, we must have SAT or ACT whereas schools in non-English-speaking countries do not need the SAT / ACT
Applicants who do/did not attend school in an English-speaking country must provide a TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, SAT or ACT score
Applicants who attend(ed) school in an English-speaking country must submit an SAT or ACT score
Official college transcripts
Additional information if requested, upon submission of your application, by the Office of Admissions (This may include submitting a Criminal Background Check and Conduct Review as required by the UNC System.)
All applicants claiming to be a resident of North Carolina must request a residency determination through the Residency Determination Service (RDS)

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

27248 USD / year

≈ 27248 USD / year
Out-of-State

27248 USD / year

≈ 27248 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8388 USD / year

≈ 8388 USD / year

Living costs

Boone

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Physics - Automation and Instrumentation.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Boone

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners