BS Physics at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

This major provides a sound program of technical and general education for students planning a career in physics and related fields. The General option provides broad coverage with the most physics and mathematics course requirements and is useful for students intending to pursue graduate study in Physics or similar disciplines.

Faculty: Eberly College of Science | Duration: minimum 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Experimental Chemistry I, Chemical Principles II, Matrices, Chemical Principles I, Effective Writing: Technical Writing, Calculus With Analytic Geometry I.

Career pathways

It’s often said that physicists are first and foremost problem solvers. With strong analytical skills in multiple areas, physicists are versatile and adaptable, and find career flexibility in many fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In order to be eligible for entrance to the Physics major, a student must have: attained at least a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average; completed and earned a grade of C or better in each of the following courses: CHEM 110 , MATH 140 , MATH 141 , PHYS 211 , and PHYS 212 .

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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