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BA in Physics

USA

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What will I learn?

The Physics Department offers two degree programs, the Bachelor of Science (BS) and the Bachelor of Arts (BA). There are two versions of the BA program: the Bachelor of Arts with a major in physics, and the Bachelor of Arts with a major in physics and with a specialization in humanities for teaching (BAHT program).

For those who want a career in physics, the bachelor of science in physics program takes the student from classical mechanics through quantum mechanics, including advanced laboratory work emphasizing modern physics. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for advanced work in pure and applied physics in graduate school or in industry, but the degree is also excellent preparation for careers in engineering or computer programming, or for admission to medical, dental, law, or business school. Graduates with the BS degree in physics work in industry, federally funded national laboratories, academic institutions, or other places where a strong problem solving background is valued.

The bachelor of arts program is ideal for those who desire a solid background in physics but who also want the flexibility to pursue other interests. Students planning to go on to teach at the high school level can enter teacher certification and master degree programs in education regardless of which physics degree is earned, but the BAHT program is specially designed for physics majors seeking a career in high school teaching. Note that the BAHT program does not by itself give state teacher certification; further work is needed.

Which department am I in?

College of Science and Engineering

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees
US$50,328.00 per year
Start date

Expected March 2024

Venue

College of Science and Engineering

Building/Room: BANN 109,

SEATTLE,

Washington,

98122, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students should have completed the following minimal program in high school (each unit is equivalent to one academic year of study): English: 4 units, mathematics (college preparatory): 3 units, social studies: 3 units, laboratory science: 2 units, foreign language: 2 units, and additional academic units from above disciplines: 2 units; have the equivalent of a U.S. grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; presenting ACT or SAT will enhance an application, and sufficiently high critical reading and writing scores will be accepted in lieu of the TOEFL. International students should have obtained 92 in the internet TOEFL, 580 in the paper TOEFL, 7.0 in the IELTS exam, 83 per cent in the institutional MELAB test, 62 in the Pearson Test of English, 22 in English and reading section of ACT exam, and 450 in critical reading and writing section of the SAT exam. Applicants, who complete their entire high school curriculum in the United States or Canada, or at American schools abroad, may have the English proficiency requirement waived if their transcript does not include any ESL course work and the high school cumulative grade point average is 2.75 or higher.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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