Physics Engineering, BS

Program Description 

Students interested in KU’s Engineering programs need to work closely with advisors at both JCCC and KU. This helps students stay on track and not prolong the time it takes to earn an engineering bachelor’s degree from KU. Students are advised to complete the Kansas Systemwide General Education requirements, and the prerequisite courses listed on the transfer guide. Students are also encouraged to use the Reverse Transfer option (if eligible) after transferring to KU. The Reverse Transfer allows students to earn their associate degree from JCCC while working towards their bachelor’s degree at KU.

The broad training and technical breadth of the engineering physics degree program provide students a unique flexibility in their future careers.  They have the science background to pursue pure research opportunities, the engineering and design experience to solve practical problems in industry or a variety of other settings, and the understanding to act as a communication link between highly diversified divisions of an organization.  Engineering physics graduates typically work in aerospace and avionic industries, electronics industries, research and development laboratories, telecommunications, design and consulting firms, and government agencies, such as defense contractors.  The degree program also prepares students to attend graduate or professional school in physics, engineering or related disciplines.  Four design concentrations are offered: Aerospace Systems: Aircraft track or Spacecraft track; Chemical Systems; Digital Electronic Systems; or Electromechanical Control Systems.

Admission Requirements

Admission to The University of Kansas is required, along with the following, for admission to the KU School of Engineering as a transfer student:

1.  Be admissible to KU
2. 2.5+ cumulative college GPA
3. “C-” or better in MATH 125 Calculus I, or its direct equivalent (MATH 241 Calculus I* at JCCC)
4. “C” or better in all math, science and engineering courses applicable to the engineering degree

• The School of Engineering recommends that students apply for transfer admission to KU by May 1 for summer and fall; December 1 for spring.
• Admission is selective. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
• Timely completion of prerequisite courses is imperative due to tight sequencing of major courses. Consult KU catalog and seek KU advising early.
• The B.S. in Engineering Physics is an ABET accredited program.
• A minimum of 124 - 126 credit hours is required for the B.S. in Engineering Physics. 
• A maximum of 75 hours may be transferred to KU from community colleges. Students should be aware that 45 junior/senior credit hours are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree; the last 30 hours of course work must be at KU; and community college courses do not transfer as junior/senior hours.
• Transfer students will have their applications to the School of Engineering evaluated on a case-by- case basis and must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be considered.
• Transfer credits must have a grade of “C-” or higher to be applied toward the degree.
• Pass/Fail policy: not allowed for any courses in Engineering Physics.
• Credit/No Credit policy: Credit/No Credit is not an option for any credits counting toward a Engineering Physics degree.

JCCC Transfer Guide Disclaimer

It is the student's responsibility to check for updates to all transfer information. This transfer guide is provided as a service and is updated as needed. Degree requirements at the four-year colleges are subject to change by those institutions. To ensure you have the most accurate information about the program, you must meet with an advisor at the transfer institution.