UCTP: Physics
University of California Transfer Pathway
Program Details
The UC Transfer Pathway in Physics prepares students to transfer into the UC system to complete a bachelor's degree in Physics. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Students must fulfill the major requirements with grades of C or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete the following general education pattern- California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
UCTP: Physics Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Clinical Research Coordinators
Bachelor's degree, Certificate after high school
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 79,830
- High salary: 0
- Average salary: 161180
Natural Sciences Managers
Bachelor's degree, Post-doctoral training
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 79,830
- High salary: 0
- Average salary: 161180
Physicists
Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 80,020
- High salary: 0
- Average salary: 166290
All Careers in UCTP: Physics (6)
| Physicists | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Rising | 166,290 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Coordinators | Bachelor's degree, Certificate after high school | Rising | 161,180 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | Bachelor's degree, Post-doctoral training | Rising | 161,180 |
| Water Resource Specialists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 161,180 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 97,360 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Declining | 64,580 |
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