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Associate of Physics 2.0

Santa Monica College

  • Santa Monica, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Associate

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About the program

Associate of Science for Transfer in Physics 2.0 is a 60-unit programme at Santa Monica College covering calculus-based physics, designed for transfer to a California State University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Explain key concepts in Physics 2.0. Apply knowledge in areas including transfer degree of 60 units that combines the major with Cal-GETC
  • every major course needs a C or better
  • the major itself is 39 units. Example courses: Mechanics with Lab
  • Fluids
  • Waves
  • . Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.

Career outcomes

  • Acoustic physicist
  • astrophysicist
  • engineer
  • satellite data analyst
  • medical or nuclear physicist

Curriculum

  • Transfer degree of 60 units that combines the major with Cal-GETC
  • every major course needs a C or better
  • the major itself is 39 units. Example courses: Mechanics with Lab
  • Fluids
  • Waves
  • Thermodynamics
  • Optics with Lab
  • Calculus 1
  • Calculus 2.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • High school completion or equivalent; transcripts of the last school attended (US school transcripts must show a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher); personal essay of 500 words on major
  • degree and transfer plans; sponsor bank statement; proof of English proficiency; age 18 or older (16-17 with guardian conditions). Source: https://www.smc.edu/admission-aid/apply/international-students/submit-documents.php

Accepted academic background

High school completion or equivalent (transcripts of last school attended; US school transcripts must show cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher); personal essay 500 words (major, degree and/or transfer plans); sponsor bank statement; 18 or older (16-17 with conditions)

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.0
  • TOEFL iBT 45
  • Duolingo 75
  • PTE Academic 39
  • Cambridge CAE/CPE grade C
  • IELTS Academic 5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results
  • Financial Evidence

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$11,789 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSanta Monica College (campus within SMC not stated in the catalog)
Faculty or schoolSTEM
DepartmentPhysics
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteFoundation and other scholarship opportunities exist for eligible students; requirements differ for international applicants.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    2 days left

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    5 Jan 2027

    53 days left

  • Program starts

    June 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    183 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.