The Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, which requires a total of  120 units, may be used as preparation for graduate work or as a qualifying degree for professional employment. The selection of electives in astronomy provides substantial background for students planning graduate study in that field.

Programs in physics are built on a foundation of high school studies in mathematics and physical sciences. For completion of a Bachelor of Science degree program in 8 semesters, high school preparation is recommended in physics, chemistry, geometry, trigonometry, and algebra (two years).

In planning their university programs, students who wish to prepare for graduate study in physics are advised to include 8 units of a foreign language, a portion of which will earn general education credit. Student participation in research is strongly encouraged.

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