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BS Physics (Applied Physics) at Rice University

Rice University, United States

Programme overview

BS Physics (Applied Physics) is a undergraduate degree programme at Rice University in Physics and Astronomy (Wiess School of Natural Sciences). The degree totals 68 credit hours.

Faculty: Wiess School of Natural Sciences  |  Department: Physics and Astronomy  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 68 credit hours to satisfy major requirements. A minimum of 120 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements. A minimum of 37 credit hours taken at the 300-level or above. The requirements for the major concentration in Applied Physics. When students declare the major in Physics, students must additionally identify and declare one of four major concentrations, either in:

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the university through Rice undergraduate admissions; no separate admission requirements are published for this major.

USD 71,140 a year (2026-27). Standard undergraduate tuition for students entering 2024 or later (students who entered before 2024 pay $65,280); one rate for all undergraduate majors and all students. Estimate; excludes student activity, recreation and health and wellness fees, room a Source

Entry term is Fall. Early Decision I and II and Regular Decision are offered.

Early Decision I closes November 1 with decisions by mid-December; Early Decision II and Regular Decision close January 4, Regular Decision decisions by April 1. The application fee is $75. SAT/ACT scores are optional (recommended, not required).

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