Major Planning Worksheet

Physics
Major Planning Worksheet

A major in Physics (PHYS) gives students the opportunity to master fundamental laws and model-building techniques, awakens them to the power of the universe, and supports knowledge in mathematics, engineering, and other fields. Physics students develop high-demand skills, such as numeracy, problem solving, data analysis, and the communication of complex ideas, that are valued in industry and all types of organizations.

UNIVERSITY MINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Transfer applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for admissions:

Minimum cumulative transfer GPA of 2.0.
Supporting documents (transcripts, test scores, personal statement, etc. – varies by major program).
Completion of CADR or core subject requirements if applicant has fewer than 40 transferrable credits (see below) at the time of application.
Proof of English language proficiency (if required).

MAJOR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

This is a minimum-requirements major, meaning that students who meet the general admission requirements and minimum GPA in each prerequisite course are eligible for review for entry into the program.

Applicants to Physics must complete the following prerequisites:

**This does not guarantee the course will transfer to your UW record as listed, this is purely to indicate what courses would be reviewed for determining admissions status.**

Prerequisites	Met by UW Seattle Course	Met by UW Bothell Course	Common Course Numbers - WA CC
Calculus I	MATH 124	STMATH 124 *AP Calculus score of 3, 4, or 5 accepted	MATH& 151
Calculus II	MATH 125	STMATH 125 *AP Calculus BC score of 4 or 5 accepted	MATH& 152
Engr Physics I (Mechanics)	PHYS 121	B PHYS 121 *AP Physics C: Mechanics score of 4 or 5 accepted	PHYS& 221 or PHYS& 241+231
Engr Physics II (Electromagnetism and Oscillatory Motion)	PHYS 122	B PHYS 122 *AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism score of 4 or 5 accepted	PHYS& 222 or PHYS& 242+232
Engr Physics III (Waves)	PHYS 123	B PHYS 123	PHYS& 223 or PHYS& 243+233

COURSE EVALUATIONS

To determine if your coursework is equivalent to the prerequisites listed above, we encourage you to submit this form with your unofficial college transcripts and our transfer admissions counselor assigned to this major will follow up with you. You can also reference the UW Equivalency Guide which lists course equivalencies for Washington State Community & Technical Colleges, but if you have issues understanding it, please either submit this form or connect with your transfer admissions counselor.

COMPETITIVE APPLICANTS

Applicants who are generally competitive to Physics will have the following:

Prerequisite GPA of 3.00
Cumulative college GPA of 3.00
Minimum prerequisite grade of 2.00 in all prerequisite courses
All prerequisites completed or 1-2 in progress by time of review

APPLICATION DEADLINES

uwb.edu/admissions/apply/application-dates-deadlines

UW Bothell Application Portal

Major Planning Worksheet - Physics