Physics Biosciences Applications - Chicago State University

Physics Biosciences Applications from Chicago State University is a Campus Bachelor Physics degree that prepares you for a Science career. The Bachelor of Science degree in Physics consists of three Options. Students who wish to pursue careers in biophysics, medical physics, motion science or gain admission to medical, dental, or pharmacy school usually follow the Physics for Biosciences Applications Option. General Requirements Admission to the program is contingent upon good academic standing and acceptance by the department. A grade of C or above is required in transfer credit in all chemistry, mathematics, and physics courses. A maximum of one required chemistry course with a D grade earned at Chicago State University will be accepted. Once enrolled in this option, all remaining Chemistry courses must be taken at CSU. Any exceptions must have prior approval from the Chemistry Curriculum Committee. Completion of 120 semester hours of work: 30 hours in general education (refer to liberal arts curriculum outline) consisting of 9 hours in humanities , 9 hours in the social sciences, 6 hours in a single foreign language, and 6 hours in composition; 3 hours in biology; 50 hours in chemistry; 22 hours in supportive courses; 15 hours in general electives; and passing the examination on the state and federal constitutions. Students in this Option are required to take an Interdisciplinary course (3 credit hours) to strengthen their general education background. Specific Requirements Required Courses in Physics - 33 credit hours PHYS 2110/211, 2220/222, 2330/233, 2700/270, 2800/280, 3110/311, 3150/315, 3250/325, 3450/345 and 4850/385. Required Courses in Mathematics and Computer Science - 19 credit hours MATH 1410/261, 1420/262, 2430/263, and 2550/271; CPTR 1100/141. Required Courses in Chemistry and the Biological Sciences - 33 credit hours CHEM 1550/155, 1560/156, 2500/251, and 2510/254; BIOL 1710/171; ZOOL 2040/204 and 2050/250; PSLY 2040/204; BOT 2050/205. Required Course in Communications - 3 credit hours CMAT 2030/203. Elective Courses - 6 credit hours 6 cr. hrs. must be selected from PE 3010/301; PE 3030/303; 2000-level or above PSYC courses; or courses in the biological sciences. Courses to be selected with approval of a physics academic advisor. Suggested General Education Courses Introductory ECON course; PSYC 1100/141 and PSYC 2080/231. View more details on Chicago State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physics courses.