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About Physics
The Associate Degree in Physics sustains the interest of learners with a balanced blend of classroom instruction, laboratory experiments and investigative research. The programme serves as a foundation for several careers.
Students are taught the applications of physics in a variety of fields such as medicine, astronomy, and aviation and meteorology. The Associate Degree provides a foundation for entry into higher levels of scientific education.
Course Breakdown
Physics takes 2 years to complete and rewards students with an Associate Degree.
Year One
Semester One
General Education Courses
- Critical Reading and Writing (4 Credits)
- Algebra Essentials (4 Credits)
- A Survey of Saint Lucian History and Heritage (3 Credits)
- Modern Language (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Mechanics I: Thermal Properties of Matter (4 Credits)
Semester Two
General Education Courses
- Speech, Self and Society (3 Credits)
- Ethics and Professional Development (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Fields and Waves (4 Credits)
- Medical Physics (4 Credits)
- Calculus I (4 Credits)
Year Two
Semester Three
General Education Courses
- General Education Course: Social Sciences (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Mechanics II: Heat and Thermodynamics (4 Credits)
- Calculus II (4 Credits)
- Elective I (3 Credits)
Semester Four
General Education Courses
- General Education Course: Humanities (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Electricity, Electronics, and Modern Physics (4 Credits)
- Astrophysics and Cosmology (3 Credits)
- Calculus III (3 Credits)
- Physics Practicum (2 Credits)
- Elective II (3 Credits)
Entry Requirements
You can visit our Admissions Page to read our general entry requirements.
- College entry requirements, as well as CSEC Grade III, or equivalent, in Physics and one other science subject.
- Special Considerations: CSEC Agricultural Science (double award) minimum Grade III is acceptable as qualification for other science subject.
Fees & Tuition
Visit our Tuition page to download the fees of different programmes.
Tip: Scroll inside the table for more information.
| Fee | Year One | Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester One | Semester Two | |
| Tuition for Saint Lucian & OECS Students | $ 1,055 | $ 1,110 | $ 1,080 | $ 1,080 |
| Tuition for CARICOM Students | $ 1,503 | $ 1,558 | $ 1,528 | $ 1,528 |
| Tuition for International Students | $ 3,201 | $ 3,256 | $ 3,226 | $ 3,226 |
| Audit | - | $ 30 | ||
| Registration | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 |
| Students’ Council | $ 12 | - | $ 12 | - |
| Digital Technology | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 |
| Insurance | $ 18 | - | $ 18 | - |
| ID Card | $ 25 | - | ||
| Total Fees | Year One | Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester Three | Semester Four | |
| Saint Lucian Nationals & OECS Students | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 |
| CARICOM Students | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 |
| International Students | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 |
