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Freshman Students

  • Chemistry Majors:
  • 1st year: General Chemistry, Calculus, Writing
  • 2nd year: Organic Chemistry, Physics
  • Mathematics Majors:
  • 1st year: Calculus, Physics or General Chemistry, Writing
  • 2nd year: Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Abstract Math
  • Physics and Applied Physics Majors:
  • 1st year: Classical Physics, Calculus, Writing
  • 2nd year: Modern Physics, Experimental Physics, Differential Equations, Computer Programming
  • Earth System Science Majors:
  • 1st year: Calculus, General Chemistry, Writing
  • 2nd year: Land Interactions, Earth’s Atmosphere, Ocean Biogeochemistry, Physics
  • Environmental Science Majors:
  • 1st year: Math, General Chemistry, Writing
  • 2nd year: Fundamental Earth & Environmental Processes, Local & Regional E&E Issues, Global E&E Issues

University of California, Irvine

School of Physical Sciences

Chemist Isobel Simpson conducts studies to measure air quality in cities around the world and the effects of air pollution on the population

Professor McWilliams’ fusion energy research has created laser-based plasma-generating devices used in health care, telecommunications and other fields.

Professor Famiglietti documents how humans are using water faster than it can be replensihed.

Dr. Apkarian heads a team developing the "chemiscope" which is used to photograph images of molecules in action

Career Help

The UCI Career Center is available to help to all UCI students and provides you with the tools you will need to succeed after you graduate!

  • UCI students are accepted into the top graduate and professional schools: PhD., M.D., MBA, J.D., D.D.S., D. Pharm., etc.

  • Careers as educators: Middle and High School teaching:

SMPP waiver program; College and University teaching; Secondary Teaching Credential programs in all Phys Sci majors!

  • 3 Career Fairs per year
  • ZotLink, Internship/Work finder
  • Career Week prior to each Fair
  • Internship Daze
  • Online database
  • Help with Graduate/Law/Medical/Professional School
  • Application Assistance
  • Letters of Recommendation Services
  • Career Counseling
  • Career Connections – UCI Alumni help graduating seniors succeed
  • Workshops for building resumes
  • Interview training

Postgraduate Opportunities

Life After UCI

When

Dean

Kenneth C. Janda

You

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education

David L.

Van Vranken

Academic Counselors

Mike Tawney

Jillian LeMaster-Dwyer

Don Williams

Stefanie Masuda

Physical Sciences Student Affairs

Choose

Peer Academic Advisors

Bryan Reza - MATH

Bao Vu - MATH

Jamie Hearn - ENV SCI

Location: 134 Rowland Hall

Phone: (949) 824-6507

Website: ps.uci.edu/stuaff

Email: pssazot@uci.edu

Hours: Mon – Fri, 9:00 - 4:00

What the School of Physical Sciences

Has To Offer

In Winter 2017, 24.7% of the Physical Sciences undergraduates were on the Dean’s Honor List

Honors opportunities are offered in many ways!

Lower Division Honors Courses

Chemistry H2A-B-C (General Chemistry)

Chemistry H52LA-B-C (Organic Chemistry Lab)

Upper Division Honors Programs

Chemistry, Mathematics, Earth System Science and Physics all offer senior honors research and senior honors thesis.

Math honors program includes introductory graduate courses in algebra and analysis

In addition, some Chemistry and Physics courses are offered ‘for Majors Only’, meaning you would be taking that class with students who are majoring in the same subject as you. This is a great way to meet students with similar interests as you.

UC Irvine

Excellent Students,

Honors Opportunities

Academic Advising Sessions

All Physical Sciences students attend an academic advising session in the summer.

Students will:

  • Learn about school & major requirements
  • Learn how to choose classes
  • Develop a personal program for fall
  • Enroll in classes during orientation!
  • Distinguished award winning professors

  • State-of-the-art research labs and facilities

  • Great professor : majors ratio

  • Abundant undergraduate research opportunities

  • Rapid departmental growth

  • Scholarships available to outstanding students

  • Academic programs for students interested in secondary teaching careers

Ways to satisfy Entry Level Writing:

  • 3 or higher on AP English Literature or Language exam
  • 5 or higher on the IB Higher Level Examination in English (Language A only)
  • 6 or higher on the IB Standard Level Examination in English (Language A only)
  • 30 or higher on ACT Plus Writing test
  • Earning a C or better in a transferable college course **course must be completed before enrollment at UCI - students may not complete writing courses at another institution once they have enrolled at UCI**
  • Pass the AWPE (UCI's writing placement exam)
  • 680 or higher on SAT Writing section **only if taken prior to March 2016**

NOTE: Any student that completed the SAT after January, 2016 may NOT use their SAT score to satisfy ELW.

Financial Aid and

Scholarships

UCI provides resources to help students pay for their college education. We offer a range of grants, scholarships, loans and work-study.

Activities for today:

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is important to help students be considered for need-based financial aid. It must be completed each year by March 2.

The University of California has a Blue+Gold Opportunity program that establishes a minimum level of grant aid for undergraduates with financial need and qualifying household incomes.

  • Physical Sciences clubs/Academic Advising booths
  • Located in the quad between Rowland Hall (RH) and Frederick Reines Hall (FRH)
  • Chemistry Professor Q&A with Professor Martens
  • Located in PSLH starting at 12pm
  • Physics Lab tours and demonstrations with Associate Dean, and Professor of Physics, McWilliams
  • Tours will begin in Frederick Reines Hall - meet in the lobby by 12pm for the first tour and 12:30pm for the second tour.
  • The Frederick Reines Hall Exhibit (lobby of FRH) and the Rowland Hall Exhibit (lobby of RH) will be open for viewing

Sports

The Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change (IPCC), including 10 UCI faculty researchers, and Vice President Al Gore, won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize

Princeton Review names UCI among 'Best Value Colleges' for 2014

UCI was the first public university to win 2 Nobel Prizes in the same year in different fields: physics and chemistry. Prof. Reines discovered the neutrino, and Prof Rowland discovered that CFCs were destroying the ozone layer.

Today, our innovative research, discoveries, and progressive insights are changing lives around the globe. UC Irvine was ranked first among U.S. universities under 50 years old (3 years in a row) – and seventh in the world. We now are ranked 9th out of all public universities in the United States.

Fashion Island

South Coast Plaza

  • NCAA Division I in 23 sports
  • 21 National team championships
  • Club sports open to anyone
  • Intramural Sports Leagues
  • Outdoor Adventure Groups
  • Fitness and Wellness Center
  • Classes and Clinics

Entertainment districts, malls, theaters, all within 15 minutes of UCI. The University Center is across the bridge from campus and has many stores and places to eat.

On a daily basis, I learn about global issues that I may actually have the opportunity to solve with research and a career after college.

~Jessica Bowers, Earth System Sciences major

The department of Earth System Science is the nation's first interdisciplinary department dedicated to climate change.

Irvine Spectrum

The Organic Chemistry grad program is ranked in the Top 10, nationally

University Center

More than 5,000 solar panels help provide power to the university.

…the School of Physical Sciences allows us to retain our core science knowledge but extends that knowledge, by integrating many courses from different disciples, to improve our society’s current and present actions… ~Roxanne Murillo, Earth System Sciences major

Home of the world's first sewage-powered hydrogen fueling station for

hydrogen cars.

Within 30 minutes of UCI!

Campus

Questions?

Physical Sciences as a school is unique because it acts as a basis for every other science.

~Justin Cruel, Mathematics and Political Sciences major

Fun

The City of Irvine

- Irvine is the center of Orange County.

- It has been recognized as "America's Safest Big City" by the FBI.

- Irvine is approximately 40 miles south of Los Angeles.

- Irvine has a number of parks and wetland areas, perfect for outdoor recreation.

Why Choose Irvine?

Life

Facts

I really feel that the School of Physical Sciences has empowered me and countless others to pursue our dreams, achieve our goals and make a difference in the world. The staff and faculty, many of whom are leaders in their fields, are endlessly helpful, doing whatever they can to help their students. ~Meena Madan, Earth System Sciences major

Beautiful beaches, art galleries, restaurants and shops are right next door

UCI Resources

and Experiences

Laguna Beach

Summer Art Festivals

Beaches

Downtown

Laguna

ARC

Career Center

Counseling Center

Departmental Clubs

Dorm Events

Freshmen Seminars

Libraries

Peer Academic Advisors

Tutoring

Volunteer Center

Wellness Center

UCI Resources

and Experiences

The School of Physical Sciences has a warm friendly atmosphere. The staff members and students are open-minded and easy to approach… After communicating and interacting with the faculty members and staff, I realized with great appreciation that the reason for their heartening motivation is simply to see every student succeed. ~Alvin Kung, Chemistry and Biological Sciences major

Crystal Cove State Beach

Yes, UCI really does hold the Guiness World records for both the largest dodgeball game and the largest water-blaster battle.

Mentor Program

Cross Cultural Center

ASUCI

Volunteer Center

Student Organizations

Athletics

Bren Center

Sports Events

Concerts

Student Center

Research/UROP

Education Abroad Program

Important Events

~60% of all B.S. graduates

in Chemistry & ESS participated in research.

Average number of quarters of involvement: ~3.5/student.

We have more graduates entering pharmacy school than any other school in the nation.

Connects current students with science professionals to provide a personal, one-on-one opportunity for students to explore career possibilities and allow mentors to share their experiences.

We currently have 89 mentees

and 55 mentors.

Chemistry and Physics rank in the Top 30 nationally.

Math and ESS rank in the Top 50 nationally.

UCI is one of the top producers of physics and chemistry degrees in the nation

Nobel Prize winners, all from the Physical Sciences

Clubs & Organizations

Majors

B.A. in Environmental Science

Concentration:

  • Geosciences Education with Secondary Teaching Certification***

B.S. in Earth System Science

Specializations:

  • Atmospheric Science
  • Oceanography
  • Hydrology and Terrestrial Ecosystems

Concentration:

  • Geosciences Education with Secondary Teaching Certification***

Minor: Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

B.S. in Mathematics

Possible Careers

  • Civil Engineer
  • Environmental Analyst/Engineer
  • Environmental Health Specialist
  • EPA Inspector
  • Forensic Investigator
  • FDA Inspector
  • Geo-Technician
  • Hydrogeologist
  • Meteorologist
  • Mineralogist
  • Paleontologist
  • Naturalist
  • Oceanographer
  • Petrologist
  • Scientific Photographer
  • Seismologist
  • Site Development Consultant
  • Soil Scientist
  • Water Scientist
  • Water/Wastewater Plant Operator

Concentrations:

  • Mathematical Finance
  • Mathematics for Education with Secondary Teaching Certification***

Specializations:

  • Applied and Computational Mathematics
  • Mathematics for Education
  • Statistics
  • Mathematical Biology

Minors:

  • Mathematics
  • Mathematical Biology

B.S. in Physics

B.S. in Applied Physics

Concentrations:

  • Engineering Physics
  • Biomedical Physics

Possible Careers

Concentrations:

  • Computational Physics
  • Philosophy of Physics
  • Physics Education
  • Secondary Teaching Certification option***

Specialization:

  • Astrophysics

Possible Careers

  • Accountant
  • Actuary
  • Auditor
  • Banker
  • Compensation/Benefits Manager
  • Computer Programmer
  • Cryptographer
  • Database Administrator
  • Economist
  • Engineer
  • Financial Investment Analyst
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Production Manager
  • Programmer Analyst
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Salary Analyst
  • Statistician
  • Teacher, Science/Math
  • Technical Writer/Communicator
  • Treasury Management Specialist
  • Underwriter
  • Weight Analyst
  • Applied Physicist
  • Architect
  • Astronomer
  • Astrophysicist
  • Computer Programmer
  • Design Engineer
  • Engineering Mechanics Specialist
  • Environmental Analyst
  • Forensic Scientist
  • Geophysicist
  • Health Physicist
  • Instrumentation Technician
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist
  • Optical Technician
  • Plasma Physicist
  • Project Manager
  • Research & Development Engineer
  • Research Assistant
  • Science Laboratory Technician
  • Seismologist
  • Semi-Conductor Process Engineer
  • Teacher, Science/Math
  • Technical Writer/Communicator

*** Allows students to earn a bachelor’s degree and complete the required coursework and field experience for a California Single Subject teaching credential at the same time.

  • 578 registered clubs/organizations

Actuarial Society, American Chemical Society,

Women in Chemistry, Anteaters Mathematics Club,

ESS Club, Astronomy Club, Society of Physics Students

  • Pre-Law, -Medicine, -Pharmacy
  • Sports, Dancing, Teaching clubs
  • Cross-cultural clubs
  • Volunteer Center
  • Student Newspaper, The New U
  • Student Government, ASUCI
  • KUCI 88.9 FM

Safety

The FBI has named Irvine as

the safest city with a population of 200,000 + for the

fourth

consecutive year!

Before that, we were ranked the safest city for a population of 100,000 for 6 years in a row! Here at UCI we take the safety of our students safety very seriously. We have resources like our CSO Safety Escort program, our zotAlert text emergency notification system, and our Emergency Blue Light Phones

Safety

CSO Safety Escort program is a free service to members of the community. The program is aimed at providing safe alternative to walking home alone at night. Services are free and will take you to all major housing communities by the university.

Commuting

All UCI affiliates are covered by the VIP service program that provides a range of benefits such as car lockout support, jumpstart, and an emergency ride home.

A number of UCI students commute. It is simple to order a parking permit online, and the Transportation and Distribution Services offers a program called Zimride that helps students find people they can carpool with.

If a student has a class in the evenings and they feel uncomfortable walking alone, UCI offers a free escort program.

Housing

Freshman Housing

Mesa Court

Middle Earth

Upperclassman Housing

Campus Village

Vista del Campo Norte

Camino del Sol

Arroyo Vista

Puerta del Sol

Vista del Campo

May 1

May 13

Early June

July 14 - August 29

Sept. 25-27

September 25

September 28

Deadline to submit Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to UCI

Take the UC Analytical Writing Placement Exam (AWPE)

Sign up for orientation and any required Placement Tests

Summer advising sessions/orientation (SPOP)

Welcome Week - final chance to take placement tests

Deans' and Departments' Welcome Programs

Instruction begins. Go to class!

School of Physical Sciences

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Academics

What Sets

Us Apart

B.S. in Chemistry

Concentrations:

  • Biochemistry
  • Chemistry Education
  • Secondary Teaching Certification option***

Possible Careers

  • Agricultural Scientist
  • Analytical Chemist
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Chemist
  • Crime Lab Analyst
  • Dentist
  • Dietician
  • EPA Inspector
  • FDA Inspector
  • Food Scientist/Technologist
  • Forensic Chemist
  • Geochemist
  • Geologist
  • Hospital/HMOAdministrator
  • Lawyer
  • Museum Curator
  • Nurse
  • Optometrist
  • Pharmaceuticals Pharmacologist
  • Physician
  • Quality Assurance
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Soil Scientist
  • Teacher, Science/Math
  • Veterinarian

School of

Physical Sciences

University of California, Irvine

Intramural Sports

  • Racquetball
  • Roller Hockey
  • Rugby - Men's
  • Soccer - Men's
  • Soccer - Women's
  • Softball
  • Surf
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Men's Volleyball
  • Women's Water Polo
  • Wrestling
  • Arena Soccer
  • Badminton
  • Biking
  • Bowling
  • Break Dance
  • Cricket
  • Dance Sport
  • Dodgeball
  • Fencing
  • Field Hockey
  • Flag Football
  • Grass Volleyball
  • Hiking
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse - Men's
  • Lacrosse - Women's

Success

Research

About half of all graduating Seniors have participated in research

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