BA Physics at Case Western Reserve University

Programme overview

The mission of the Bachelor of Arts degree in physics is to provide an education in fundamental areas of physics, including classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, thermal physics/statistical mechanics, and laboratory, data analysis, and computational skills, while offering maximum flexibility to pursue other interests. Compared to the BS degree, there are 27 fewer required credit hours of physics courses, including 3 fewer advanced laboratory courses.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cleveland, OH, United States

What you will study

Required and listed courses include Introduction to Modern Physics, Advanced Laboratory Physics I, Advanced Laboratory Physics Seminar, Classical Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism I. Math and Calculus Applications for Life, Managerial, and Social Sci I General Physics II - Electricity and Magnetism Physics and Frontiers II - Electricity and Magnetism Math and Calculus Applications for Life, Managerial, and Social Sci II Students

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Application information

USD 71,410 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate tuition rate band for all undergraduate students entering Summer/Fall 2026 or Spring 2027: $2,976 per credit hour, capped at $35,705 per term; $71,410 for fall and spring combined. Excludes student medical plan, activity, matriculation and t Source

First-year entry in the fall semester (Early Action, Early Decision I and II, Regular Decision) and spring semester entry; transfer students can enter in fall or spring.

First-year deadlines: Early Action November 1 (non-binding), Early Decision I November 1, Early Decision II January 15, Regular Decision January 15, Pre-Professional Scholars Program December 1, Spring Entry November 15. Transfer: Fall Early Plan March 15, Fall Regular Plan July 1, Fall 3/2 Engineering February 15, Spring November 15.

Apply through the Common Application or Coalition with Scoir. The application fee is $75 (fee waivers available). Test scores are optional (test-optional).

Apply through the official page: https://case.edu/admissions/

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