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Associate of Physics and Astronomy

Shoreline Community College

  • Shoreline, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Associate

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Shoreline Community College campus

About the program

Transfer degree in physics and astronomy with a strong mathematics and science base.

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

  • Develop knowledge of Physics and Astronomy and apply scientific reasoning
  • Data interpretation
  • and clear reporting of findings to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

  • Astronomer
  • Physicist
  • Natural sciences manager
  • College professor

Curriculum

  • About 27 months and 105 credits
  • Giving a foundation in mathematics
  • Chemistry and physics that underlies the study of astronomical systems. The statewide Associate in Science transfers with junior standing but leaves some general education to complete at the receiving university.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Academic records (unofficial transcripts accepted)
  • 50 USD application fee
  • bank letter or statement within 6 months showing at least 25
  • 578 USD
  • no English proficiency test required for admission (placement tests at orientation).

Accepted academic background

Not published (academic records/transcripts required; no minimum level stated for the associate pathway)

Language tests

  • Duolingo IELTS 5.0
  • IELTS TOEFL iBT 46
  • TOEFL iBT PTE Academic 46
  • PTE Academic Duolingo 85
  • IELTS Academic 5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.

Other costs

Tuition per year$12,273 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusShoreline main campus
Faculty or schoolScience, Technology, Engineering and Math
DepartmentPhysics & Astronomy Department
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value90
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteThe source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

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    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    April 2027

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  • Program starts

    July 2027

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.