UF Undergraduate Physics BS Degree Requirements
Last updated December 10, 2004.
  1. Our Physics (PS) Requirements
    1. Physics Courses
      2. Course Title Course Number Credits
      Introductory Physics PHY 2048-2049 or PHY 2060-2061
      6
      Introductory LabsPHY 2048L-2049L
      2
      Modern Physics PHY 3101 or PHY 3063
      3
      Mechanics/Theoretical Phys.*     (PHY 3221 or PHZ 3113) and PHY 4222
      6
      Electromagnetism PHY 3323-4324
      6
      Thermal Physics PHY 3513-4523
      6
      Quantum Mechanics 1 PHY 4604
      3
      Advanced Labs PHY 4802L-4803L
      6
      4000-level Physics Elective  
      3
      Total Credits   =
      41
      * Students who have taken PHY 2060 may skip PHY 3221 and take PHZ 3113 instead. If you are unsure which course to take, please consult an advisor.
    2. Other major (Physics Dept.) requirements
      3. Chemistry 1-2 (including at least one lab) 7 credits
      Mathematics Calculus 1, 2, and 3;
      + Differential Equations;
      + Two Math/Computer Science    
      electives, 3000-level or higher 21 credits
  2. University and College Requirements
    1. College (CLAS) Basic Distribution (includes General Education Requirements)
      2. Composition 6 credits
      Mathematical Sciences 6 credits
      Humanities 9 credits*
      Social/Behavioral Sciences    9 credits*
      Physical Science6 credits*
      Biological Science6 credits*
      Science Laboratory1 credit
      * Must include six credits of international/diversity studies in the 30 credits.
    2. College Elective Requirement
      18 credits of courses taken outside the major department at the 3000-level or above. CHM 2111(L), PHY 2049(L), MAC 2234, MAC 2312, MAC 2313, MAP 2302, and CGS 2532 satisfy this requirement.
    3. College Language Requirement
      Proficiency at the level of a student who has completed a beginning foreign language sequence at UF, usually 10 credits. This requirement may also be met by taking AP, IB, and SAT II exams.
    4. BS Degree total, 120 credits