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Physics

at Queensborough Community College · 60 credits

An associate degree — designed to transfer to a 4-year school. About 2 years full-time.

Every course this degree needs — pick the school you want to transfer to and see which ones count there, plus what's open to register for now (Fall 2026).

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$5,210

In-state tuition / yr

24%

Graduate on time

$22,936

Median earnings after

64%

Earn above HS-grad wage

Source: federal College Scorecard (2026). College-wide — not specific to this program.

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15 transfer directly4 count as electives5 not listed yet0 open this term (Fall 2026)

Showing transfer outcomes to Brooklyn College for 24 required courses at Queensborough Community College. Browse all transfer pathways →

Degree Requirements - Associate in Science

60 credits

This requirement is satisfied by a choice of courses the catalog doesn't list individually.

General Education Requirements - Common Core

English Composition I
ENGL 101 · 3 credits
Not offered this term
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English Composition II: Introduction to Literature
ENGL 102 · 3 credits
Not offered this term
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Pre-Calculus Mathematics
MA 440 · 4 credits
Not offered this term
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General Calculus Physics A
PH 421 · 5 credits
Not offered this term
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
MA 441 · 4 credits
Not offered this term
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General Calculus Physics B
PH 422 · 5 credits
Not offered this term
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Major Requirements - Program Core

Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
MA 442 · 4 credits
Not offered this term
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
MA 443 · 4 credits
Not offered this term
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Modern Physics and Quantum Mechanics for Engineers
PH 440 · 4 credits
Not offered this term
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Physics Colloquium
PH 160 · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective

Major Requirements - Major Electives

10 credits

General Chemistry I
CH 151 · 4.5 credits
Not offered this term
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General Chemistry II
CH 152 · 4.5 credits
Not offered this term
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College Algebra
MA 119 · 3 credits
Not offered this term
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Elementary Trigonometry
MA 121 · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Differential Equations
MA 451 · 4 credits
Not offered this term
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Linear Algebra
MA 461 · 4 credits
Not offered this term
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Computerized Physical Measurement Using Graphical Programming
PH 240 · 3 credits
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
Analytical Mechanics
PH 414 · 4 credits
Not offered this term
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Electricity and Magnetism
PH 415 · 4 credits
Not offered this term
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Thermodynamics
PH 416 · 4 credits
Not offered this term
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Introduction to Physics Research
PH 450 · 3 credits
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Numerical Methods for Scientists
PH 451 · 3 credits
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
Special Topics in Physics
PH 501 · 3 credits
Not offered this term
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Research Projects
PH 900 · 2 credits
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective

Transfer outcomes reflect recorded course-to-course equivalencies and may not capture every agreement. Confirm with your advisor and the receiving university before enrolling.

Physics

An associate degree — designed to transfer to a 4-year school. About 2 years full-time.

Every course this degree needs — pick the school you want to transfer to and see which ones count there, plus what's open to register for now (Fall 2026).