BA/BS in Physics

The physics bachelor of science at San Francisco State demands rigorous technical preparation, upper-level laboratory work and specialized elective topics. Alumni commonly enter science and engineering jobs at colleges, industrial research laboratories and government labs. Others continue to graduate study in physics, engineering, or the planetary and astronomical sciences. Strong preparation before college includes high school mathematics up to the pre-calculus level and a year each in chemistry, physics and coding. Majors are urged to check in with an advisor now and then to review their course choices and progress. Since elective offerings change, the bulletin suggests advising before registration so that students can plan sequences and verify degree progress. The program also lists its full requirements and course lists in the bulletin entry, which students should read before planning.