CAS: Physics (Graduate Option)
Sample Pathways
Below is an example of a four-year plan of a College of General Studies student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Physics (Graduate Option) at the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). Students will work with their CGS academic advisors and the Department of Physics to plan their own pathway to a physics degree.
| Gap Semester | Recommended external course: Calculus I (equivalent to CAS MA 123). Note: Prior approval must be granted for all external coursework. | |
| Term 1 | Term 2 | |
| First Year | CGS RH 103 CGS SS 103 CAS MA 124 CAS PY 211 |
(London or New England summer semester) CGS HU 104 CGS RH 104 CGS SS 104 |
| Summer Term | CAS PY 212 | |
| Sophomore Year | CGS HU 201 CAS MA 225 CAS PY 351 or CAS PY 313 Elective* |
CGS HU 202 CGS SS 202 MA Elective (200 level or higher) CAS PY 355 |
| Junior Year | CAS PY 405 CAS PY 408 Elective* CAS Second Language (if needed) |
CAS PY 406 CAS PY 451 Elective* CAS Second Language (if needed) |
| Senior Year | CAS PY 581 CAS PY 452 Elective* CAS Second Language (if needed) |
CAS PY 410 Physics Elective (300 level or higher) Elective* CAS Second Language (if needed) |
*Choose your electives carefully to fulfill any remaining BU Hub requirements. You will find a list of all of the courses that carry Hub units on the University’s BU Hub website. External courses are not eligible for Hub general education credit.
Physics courses that carry Hub Units can be found on the Physics Department webpage.
Academic Advising
CGS Requirements
Major Requirements - Graduate Option
Continuation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
This is a sample pathway to be used in consultation with your CGS Academic Advisor.
It is subject to change according to course availability and individual circumstances.
Last revised: 07/23/2025