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Bachelor of Physics in BS

California State University, San Bernardino

San Bernardino, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A physics degree for related jobs or graduate study.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational knowledge in Physics in BS. Apply skills related to 120-unit degree with 75 major units
Mathematical methods
classical mechanics. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

Laboratory Analyst
Research Assistant
Environmental Technician
Science Communicator

Curriculum

120-unit degree with 75 major units. Mathematical methods
classical mechanics
electricity and magnetism
statistical and thermal physics and quantum mechanics
approved upper-division electives
and a senior thesis
optional internship.

Entry requirements

Academic

First-year applicants: minimum 2.5 GPA (US 4.0 scale)
Official sealed secondary transcripts and diploma (or transfer transcripts)
English proficiency proof
Bank statement or financial support statement and passport copy
Additional academic criteria: Minimum 2.5 overall GPA (first-year applicant from a foreign or US high school).

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Coursework equivalent to US senior high school (official sealed transcripts and diploma), transfer applicants with less or more than 60 semester units follow the lower/upper division transfer pages, financial support statement (bank statement) and passport copy

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61 (3.5 for tests taken on or after 2026-01-21)
PTE Academic 43
Duolingo 95

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Financial Support Statement

How to apply

Review the Physics in BS admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,214 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	San Bernardino Campus
Faculty or school	College of Natural Sciences
Department	Physics
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.