Overview

We encourage all undergraduate students at California State University Long Beach, irrespective of their career choice, to participate in a project with one of the faculty. These projects generally take place during the semester or the summer. This is an excellent way to obtain hands-on experience through experimental or theoretical physics activities and get a taste of what beyond-the-classroom Physics is about.

Learning outcomes

To enable B.A. students to succeed in their future endeavors in industry, graduate programs or teaching, we designed classes that train physics majors to achieve the following learning objectives:

Have a firm grasp of the theories that form the basis of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, special relativity, and some knowledge of optics and/or nuclear and particle physics and/or condensed matter physics and/or astrophysics.
Be able to apply the principles of physics and appropriate mathematical methods to usefully approach and solve some appropriate real world problems.
Be familiar with experiments upon which a basic understanding of physics rests, and have a familiarity with the uses of computational tools in physics.
Be familiar with basic laboratory equipment and basic symbolic software computational techniques.
Be able to discuss, design, and carry out some simple experiments to answer basic questions or to demonstrate basic principles.
Be able to keep comprehensive laboratory notebooks when appropriate.
Be able to communicate results through written reports and oral presentations.
Be able to speak to the role of science in our society, which requires a basic broader understanding of societal institutions, cultures, literacy, and the arts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mechanics and Heat
Electricity and Magnetism
Modern Physics and Light
Calculus
Analytical Mechanics
Thermodynamics
Physics With Symbolic Algebra Software
Quantum Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Long Beach, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete each of the courses in the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements with a grade of C or higher prior to high school graduation.
Graduate from high school by the end of the Spring term prior to Fall enrollment.
All transcripts from all institutions attended
SAT/ACT scores

Graduates of California high schools and other California residents:

2.5 GPA or greater in college preparatory subjects, AND 3,200 minimum “CSULB Index” to be considered, for non-STEM major
a 3,600 minimum “STEM Index” for STEM majors. (Be aware this is higher than the minimum for CSU system-wide eligibility.)

Other non-California residents:

3.0 GPA or greater in college preparatory subjects, AND 3,500 minimum “CSULB Index” to be considered, for non-STEM major
a 3,600 minimum “STEM Index” for STEM majors.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

17430 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17430 USD per year during 48 months.
National

17430 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17430 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

7378 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7378 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Long Beach

1400 - 2000 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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