BA Physics at University of Colorado Boulder

Programme overview

In addition, students completing the BA degree in physics are expected to acquire the ability and skills to: Apply physical principles to new situations; Construct and assemble experimental apparatus, conduct and analyze measurements of physical phenomena, analyze experimental uncertainty and make meaningful comparisons between experiment and theory; and Communicate results of scientific inquiries verbally and in writing.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Physics | Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

The major requires a minimum of 30 credit hours of physics and a minimum of 6–7 credit hours in education courses. Sample listed courses: ASTR 1030 Accelerated Introductory Astronomy 1; APPM 2360 Introduction to Differential Equations with Linear Algebra.

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Entry requirements

In order to gain admission to the BAM program named above, a student must meet the following criteria: Have a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher and a physics major GPA of 3.30 or higher. Have completed a minimum of 75 credit hours of coursework. Transfer students must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at CU Boulder. Have a letter of support from a faculty advisor to complete master's level research.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year applicants may enter in fall, spring or summer: the early action deadline of 15 November and regular decision deadline of 15 January apply to fall and summer entry; the spring deadline is 1 October. Transfer applicants may enter in spring (deadline 1 October), summer (15 March) or fall (final deadline 1 June).

SAT and ACT scores are not required for first-year applicants; scores may be self-reported if the applicant wants them considered.

First-year deadlines: spring 1 October; fall and summer early action 15 November; fall and summer regular decision 15 January. Applications are made through the Common Application. The application fee is $65 for domestic applicants and $70 for international applicants; fee waivers can be requested on the Common Application.

Transfer deadlines: spring 1 October; summer and fall early notification 15 March; fall final deadline 1 June. The 2027 transfer application is open.

Apply through the official page: https://www.colorado.edu/admissions

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