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NCC is now offering two physics courses "on-demand". Physics 1 and Physics 2 are 4 credit, online, algebra-based, with lab-component courses are the perfect on-demand online physics prerequisites. Designed specifically for busy students chasing careers in medicine, veterinary science, physical therapy (PT), physician assistant (PA), nursing, and other allied health fields, this course offers monthly start dates (the 1st day of every month) without waiting for traditional fall or spring semester starts. Progress through high-quality recorded lectures, interactive hands-on labs, quizzes, and assignments at your speed with regular instructor check-ins and live-proctored exams to ensure engagement, accountability, and academic integrity. Finish in as little as 14 weeks, or faster if you're motivated. Upon successful completion, students can request their official transcript right away (always verify transferability with your target school first).
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This is an introductory, algebra-based, problem-solving physics course with a hands-on labs component. Topics covered are one and two-dimensional motion, forces, Newton's laws, work, power, energy, momentum, rotation, equilibrium, fluids, temperature, and heat.
MATH Prequisite: College Algebra (MATH 140, or equivalent with a C or better)
This is the follow-on physics course to PHYS 101 (Physics I), and is an introductory, algebra-based, problem-solving course with a hands-on labs component. Topics covered are vibrations and waves, sound, electric charge and electric fields, circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, light, and optics.
MATH Prequisite: Physics 1 (PHYS 101, or equivalent with a C or better)
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers:
This is by far the most common concern-though many programs do prefer or require in-person labs for science prerequisites, many DO accept online/hybrid formats (especially post-COVID exceptions). Always best to confirm this requirement beforehand.
Our lab components are a mix of hands-on, performed at home with online simulation labs. There is no need to purchase an expensive lab kit or to attend an in-person lab.
Yes, Northampton Community College (NCC) is an accredited institution. Upon successful completion, students will receive 4 credits for each course. Though we expect our courses to transfer to most if not all programs requiring an algebra-based physics course, it is the student's responsibility to confirm transferability of this algebra-based course by using the course outline linked on this page.
This is an algebra-based (general) physics course, which most allied health prerequisites require. It is not the calculus-based meant for engineering/physics majors. If you need two semesters of physics, we recommend also taking NCC's Physics II course in the same format.
We know budget is a big factor and concern for students when choosing a provider. NCC's On-Demand Physics classes are currently only $1299 per course, with no additional fees or costs for lab kits, etc. This price point is much more affordable than the majority of schools offering online physics pre-requisites, with a cost savings of up to $500 in some cases.
Our physics courses are self-paced, with a few required instructor check-ins to maintain schedule and accountability to complete in 14 weeks. This fits well with working professionals or post-bacc students who need a self-paced or flexible option to fit around jobs/clinicals.
Our courses are rigorous but completable with a strong grade if you put in the work. The instructor is personal and will walk this journey with you to ensure you complete the course and finish well.
Many require a full year/sequence (ie. two semesters taking Physics 1 & 2), so students should clarify if just one semester suffices.
Though students may seek "safe" recommendations that other applicants have successfully used for allied health admissions, NCC knows that budget is a big factor and concern when picking classes. NCC's On-Demand Physics classes are currently only $1299 per course, with no additional fees or costs for lab kits, etc. This is much more affordable than the majority of online providers offering online physics pre-requisites, with a cost savings of up to $500 in some cases.
Our instructor will support you and help fill-in any skills you are missing in your math education. The math pre-req is a passing grade in college algebra. Also having some basic knowledge of Trigonometry (sine, cosine, tangent) is helpful but will be covered when needed.
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