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University of California, Davis
Physics, Applied B.S.

Undergraduate physics training can be excellent preparation for a career or graduate work in other fields, from related sciences such as oceanography or geology to law school, banking or medicine. The Applied Physics major combines core physics coursework with classes in related fields. The computational physics track gives students programming background and shows how to approach problems through computation, an increasingly important skill as technology spreads throughout modern life. Other options include physical electronics, chemical physics, geophysics, materials science, physical oceanography, and atmospheric physics.

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IGETC recommended for this major? Yes
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