About Bs In Physics: Concentration In Astrophysics in San Francisco State University

High school preparation for undergraduate programs in physics and astronomy should include four years of math at least through pre-calculus and one year each of chemistry, physics, and computer programming.  Students are strongly encouraged to periodically meet with a major advisor to review course selection and degree progress.

• While required major core courses should be taken for letter grades, a maximum of 6 units of upper-division courses taken CR/NC may be counted toward physics and astronomy degrees.
• All prerequisites for upper-division courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better. See course descriptions for prerequisite requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Knowledge and understanding of, and ability to use, essential concepts and methods in physics.
2. Strong ability to utilize mathematical relationships and methods to describe physical phenomena.
3. Ability to solve problems of significant difficulty in physics by integrating conceptual understanding, quantitative understanding, logical reasoning, and use of mathematical methods.
4. Good ability to analyze and interpret data, with proper treatment of measurement uncertainties.
5. Good ability to design and implement experimental investigations, with proper use of instrumentation.
6. Good ability to communicate knowledge and results to others in written and oral form.
7. Good ability to utilize print and electronic resources, computers, and software to gain information and perform calculations.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants must be qualified to enter a university in their home country and have a good scholastic record from an accredited/recognized school.

English language requirements

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

                 Paper-based Test (PBT): 500
                 Computer-based Test (CBT): 173
                 Internet-based Test (IBT): 61

•  IELTS (International English Testing System)

                  Minimum Overall Score 6.0

• Pearson Test of English (PTE)

                   Score of at least 50.

San Francisco State University Cost of Attendance

• Tuition, books and supplies, accommodation and board, transportation, and incidental fees are all included in the cost of studying in the United States.
• The cost of attendance for a full-time undergraduate student living on campus is listed below:

The university has a set tuition charge, as well as other costs, and the undergraduate full-time tuition fee and cost of attendance are as follows:

The graduate students cost of attendance will be:-