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Program checklist · B.S.

Physics, B.S.

University of Virginia-Main Campus · Charlottesville, VA

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
40.0801
Total credits (published)
120
Credits (computed from items)
146
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
234076
CourseShelf checklist
CK_234076_e37b4e72
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Universal Curriculum Requirements

0 items

    Program Requirements

    0 items

      Core Requirements

      12 items
      1. 4
      2. 4
      3. 3
      4. 3
      5. 1
      6. 3
      7. 3
      8. 1
      9. 4
      10. 3
      11. 4
      12. 3

      Students can substitute the following

      6 items
      1. As published: “(Multivariable Calculus) for MATH 2310 (Calculus III)”
        4
      2. As published: “(Applied Differential Equations) for MATH 3250 (Ordinary Differential Equations)”
        4
      3. As published: “(Applied Partial Differential Equations) for MATH 4220 (Partial Differential Equations)”
        3
      4. As published: “(Introductory Physics 1 for Engineers) for PHYS 1420 (Introductory Physics 1)”
        3
      5. As published: “(Computational Physics 1) for PHYS 1655”
        3
      6. As published: “(Introductory Physics 2 for Engineers) for PHYS 2410 (Introductory Physics 2)”
        3

      Concentrations

      0 items

        Concentration in Fundamental Physics

        0 items

          Requirements

          8 items
          1. or: PHYS 3180 - Advanced Laboratory B
            3
          2. 3
          3. 3
          4. 3
          5. 3
          6. 3
          7. 3
          8. 3

          Concentration in Applied Physics

          0 items

            Requirements

            6 items
            1. 3
            2. 3
            3. 3
            4. 3
            5. 3
            6. 3

            Distinguished Majors Program

            0 items

              Requirements B.S. in Astronomy-Physics

              0 items

                Students will complete a total of 80 credits including the following required courses

                22 items
                1. 4
                2. 4
                3. 4
                4. 4
                5. 3
                6. 3
                7. 1
                8. 3
                9. 3
                10. 1
                11. 4
                12. 3
                13. 3
                14. 3
                15. 3
                16. 3
                17. 3
                18. 3
                19. 3
                20. 3
                21. 4
                22. 3

                Students can substitute the following

                6 items
                1. As published: “(Multivariable Calculus) for MATH 2310 (Calculus III)”
                  4
                2. As published: “(Applied Differential Equations) for MATH 3250 (Ordinary Differential Equations)”
                  4
                3. As published: “(Applied Partial Differential Equations) for MATH 4220 (Partial Differential Equations)”
                  3
                4. As published: “(Introductory Physics 1 for Engineers) for PHYS 1420 (Introductory Physics 1)”
                  3
                5. As published: “(Computational Physics 1) for PHYS 1655”
                  3
                6. As published: “(Introductory Physics 2 for Engineers) for PHYS 2410 (Introductory Physics 2)”
                  3

                Six additional credits of 3000-5000 level astronomy courses

                0 items

                  Distinguished Astronomy-Physics Major Program

                  4 items
                  1. Students must meet the requirements of the astronomy-physics major described above,
                    Not resolved to a course
                  2. Must complete either PHYS 3660 or any PHYS course at the 5000-level,
                    Not resolved to a course
                  3. Complete a two-semester Senior Thesis (ASTR 4998),
                    Not resolved to a course
                  4. Complete at least two ASTR courses at the 4000 - 5000-level (excluding ASTR 4993 and 4998) as part of the six credits of elective astronomy courses.
                    Not resolved to a course

                  Additional Information

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                    Source. University of Virginia-Main Campus, catalog 2026-2027 — https://virginia.catalog.acalog.com/preview_program.php?catoid=72&poid=11740. Captured page pages/0118.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.