1. University of California Santa Cruz
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  3. Bachelors
  4. BS Applied Physics

BS Applied Physics

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of California Santa Cruz

Program Overview

Physics seeks to discover the fundamental regularities or laws that govern our universe and to apply these laws to explain the behavior of fundamental and complex systems. The department offers majors in physics, physics (astrophysics), applied physics, and physics education. The applied physics major is good preparation not only for industrial careers but also graduate studies.

Program Key Stats

$48500 (Annual cost)



58 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Typical SAT scores: Math (550-670), Critical reading (520-640), Writing (520-640), ACT Composite (23-29), Average GPA 3.51, TOEFL: IBT- 80, PBT- 550, IELTS-6.5

Career Options

  • Applied physics research
  • Business and industry
  • Computer hardware and software
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Medical physics
  • Professional schools
  • Patent law
  • Physics research

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