International Year One in Science and Engineering Leading to Bachelor of Arts in Physics with Concentration in Astronomy (STEM)

OIEG Group - San Francisco State University

USA,California

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 26,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Jun 2025

Apply Date

USA, California

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1899

Total Students: 23,700 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132, USA

International Year One in Science and Engineering Leading to Bachelor of Arts in Physics with Concentration in Astronomy (STEM)

Program Overview

International Year One

International Year One allows students to take credited SF State preparation courses alongside additional academic and English language instruction. The vast range of credit courses on offer allows first-year students to both discover new fields and further explore already strong subjects.

Once International Year One is completed, students proceed directly to their second year of degree study at SF State.

Leading to Bachelor of Arts in Physics: Concentration in Astronomy

High school preparation for undergraduate programs in physics, astronomy, and astrophysics 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.

The B.A. degrees are ideal for students who want a strong background in physical science but desire more flexibility to blend their curriculum with “liberal arts” and other interests. Students with B.A. degrees often pursue careers in teaching, science communication & journalism, science outreach (at science museums, planetaria & public observatories), medical, dental, and other health fields, or business sub-fields in which a rigorous scientific background is beneficial. The B.S. degrees require more in-depth technical training, advanced laboratory experiences, and specialized elective topics. Students with B.S. degrees often pursue science and engineering careers in colleges & universities, industrial research & development labs, or government labs & agencies, or pursue advanced graduate degrees in physics, astronomy, planetary science, or engineering. The B.S. Physics, Concentration in Physics for Teaching allows for a very versatile curriculum that can be combined with Mathematics, Chemistry, or Earth & Climate Sciences to provide breadth across the physical sciences ideal for future K-12 teachers.