NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Physics, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Interdisciplinary Physics
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

NC State Undergraduate Admissions employs a holistic approach in reviewing transfer students’ applications and considers a range of accomplishments and qualifications. Recommended courses and GPA are major critical path courses or departmental recommendations and are not minimum requirements for transfer admissions.

  • 3.0 and above GPA
  • English Composition I & II equal to NC State’s ENG 101 (ENG 111 + 112= ENG 101 and ENG 1**)
  • 8 semester hours of calculus equal to NC State’s MA 141 & 241 (minimum grade of B in Calculus coursework)
  • 2.5 GPA in the last two calculus or higher math courses
  • Calculus-based physics equal to NC State’s PY 205 & 206 and PY 208 & PY 209 (PHY 251 and PHY 252 at an NC community College)

Please note that this major is Fall entry only and may take 2.5 or more years to complete after transfer.  

Contact:

John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu

Revised: June, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Major World Language requirement is fulfilled by qualification under the CAA.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the Community College course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended major.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
MAT 271: Calculus I 4 MA 141: Calculus I UGETC Math Required Course
MAT 272: Calculus II 4 MA 241: Calculus II UGETC Math Required Course
PHY 251: General Physics I 4 PY 205: Physics for Engineers and Scientists I & PY 206: Physics for Engineers and Scientists I Laboratory UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
PHY 252: General Physics II 4 PY 208: Physics for Engineers and Scientists II & PY 209: Physics for Engineers and Scientists II Laboratory UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
MAT 273: Calculus III 4 MA 242: Calculus III Additional General Education Courses Required Course
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science & CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory Additional General Education Courses Required Course
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking 		3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
MAT 285: Differential Equations 3 MA 341: Applied Differential Equations I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
CHM 152: General Chemistry II
OR
BIO 111 or BIO 112 or BIO 150 or GEL 111 		4 NCSU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 ST 311: Introduction to Statistics & ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 NCSU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses General Education, Elective
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective

Additional Information From NC State University:

Physics provides the conceptual foundation for science and engineering. A physics degree is a mark of major intellectual achievement and a gateway to a thousand careers. The physics major at NC State combines the resources of a major research university with the ambience of a small college. Our ratio of physics majors to faculty of about 3 to 1 allows us to offer small classes, personal attention, and unparalleled opportunities for involvement in research.

Most physics majors are preparing for employment in a government or industrial laboratory, or with a company that provides STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) products or services. Other physics majors are preparing for graduate studies in physics or related sciences, or enrollment in professional schools (such as medicine or law). Some physics majors are preparing for a career as a high school teacher. The Interdisciplinary Physics Concentration at NC State allows students to customize a highly technical Bachelor of Science degree in consultation with an expert Faculty advisor.  The combinations of different scientific fields that can be incorporated into the Interdisciplinary concentration are almost limitless.  Examples include biophysics, geophysics, mathematical physics, and data science.

For more information please visit the program website. 

Remaining Courses to be Taken at NC State are based on CAA eligibility and completion of all required and suggested courses in this transfer guide. Remaining courses, hours and time to degree may vary for each student.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Advanced Writing 3
PY 203: University Physics III 4
PY 252: Instrumental and Data Analysis for Physics 2
PY 401: Quantum Physics I 3
PY 402: Quantum Physics II 3
PY 411: Mechanics I 3
PY 412: Mechanics II 3
PY 413: Thermal Physics 3
PY 414: Electromagnetism I 3
Advanced Experimental Physics 3
PY 452: Advanced Physics Laboratory 3
Advanced Math Elective 3
PY 251: Introduction to Scientific Computing 3
Computing/Numerical Methods 3
Advised Science & Engineering Electives 18

Area of interest planned in consultation with advisor and must be approved by both the advisor and program. May be selected from a wide range of science/engineering fields. Check prerequisites and restrictions prior to planning.
Free Electives 10

This major requires 10 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.