Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Physics & Biology/Premedical

Florida State University Florida, USA / FSU Physics, 315 Keen Building, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4350 850-644-3245, kwright@physics.fsu.edu http://www.physics.fsu.edu Admission criteria for the FSU are: having graduated form a regionally accredited high school, if the student is a Florida resident, he/she should present at least a “B+” average in all academic subjects and test scores higher than 23 (composite) on the ACT or 1100 (critical plus math) on the SAT. The grade requirement for non-Florida residents is even higher. The Committee takes into account, the essay the students write, the pattern and quality of courses and curriculum, advanced classes, grades, class rank, and academic objectives. Students who bring outstanding athletic, visual and performing arts skills or, CARE applicants will have special consideration at the time of admission. FSU urges students to take in their high school career: 4 years of English, 3 years of Mathematics, 3 years of Natural Science, 3 years of Social Science, 2 years of Foreign Language, and 3 electives in order to fulfill the minimum required for admission. Students should take Precalculus Algebra and Analytic Trigonometry (through IB Mathematic examination or the CLEP) in high school so that they can take in their first semester: Calculus I, General Physics, and Discovering Physics. Candidates who take these classes, have a better chance at taking advantage of all the classes required by the program and make themselves more attractive to graduate programs and employers after graduation. The BS in Physics allows student to participate in an outstandingly active physics community outside and inside of the classroom. Career opportunities for students are: graduate study in general physics and/or astronomy, and scientific careers in software, education, and others. The BS in Interdisciplinary Physics requires 6 courses in Physics at the 2000/3000 level; Calculus I and Calculus II; two Physics courses at the 3000/4000 level or Introduction to Astrophysics; either PHZ 4151C (Computational Physics Lab) or CGS 3406 (Object Oriented Programming in C++); either MAP 2302 (Ordinary Differential Equations) or MAP 3305 (Engineering Math I); either CHM 1045C (General Chemistry A) or CHM 1050C (Honors General Chemistry A). In addition to all the requirements of the Premedical orientation, a minor in math is required for graduation in the physics program. Bachelor's Degree

• Biological Sciences
• Pre-Med and Health