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Bachelor of Physics in Applied Physics
- Vermillion, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A 120-unit Bachelor's degree in Physics (Applied Physics) offered through the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Sacramento State.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge in Physics in Applied Physics. Apply skills related to 120-unit degree with 74 units in the major
- offered through the Department of Physics and Astronomy
- Major coursework includes Mathematical Methods in Physics. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Laboratory Analyst
- Research Assistant
- Environmental Technician
- Science Communicator
Curriculum
- 120-unit degree with 74 units in the major
- offered through the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Major coursework includes Mathematical Methods in Physics
- Introduction to Modern Physics
- Classical Mechanics
- Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics and Electricity And Magnetism
- remaining units are general education and electives. The requirements also mention a culminating project
- an internship.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed secondary school with about 2.6 US GPA
- or ACT 21+ or SAT 1070+
- official transcripts
- passport
- financial ability form for I-20
- English proof (TOEFL iBT 71
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 105
- PTE 48)
- Grade/entry criteria: 2.6 US-equivalent GPA OR ACT 21+ OR SAT 1070+ generally admitted.
Minimum GPA
2.6
Accepted academic background
Completed (or completing before enrolment) secondary school in the US or home country; admission based on secondary results or ACT/SAT; official transcripts due 30 days before classes; passport; financial ability form for I-20
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 71
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 48
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Proficiency Evidence
How to apply
- Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
- qualifications
- applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $13,616 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $21 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Vermillion Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts & Sciences |
| Department | Department of Physics |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | International undergraduate students may qualify for University of South Dakota merit scholarships subject to academic and applicant criteria. Amounts and renewal terms vary; awards are not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $13,616 USD per year. The application fee is $21 USD. The estimated living cost is $9,749 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.6. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 71, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 48, Cambridge 169.