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BA Physics at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

For almost a century, the University of Delaware’s Physics and Astronomy program has provided a world class undergraduate physics education that meets the goals of STEM education. Our graduates join a variety of physical science and engineering graduate programs, enter medical school, find employment in industry and teach in high schools all over the country.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of Physics and Astronomy  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Chemical Physics, Superfluids, Astronomy, Spintronics, Quantum Information, Computational Physics, Magnetic Systems, Laser Matter Interactions, Space Physics, Particle Astrophysics. Sample required courses: PHYS169 Perspectives on Physics and Astronomy; CISC106 General Computer Science for Engineers; MATH242 Analytic Geometry and Calculus B; ENGL110 Seminar in Composition; PHYS209 Aespects of Modern Physics; MATH243 Analytic Geometry and Calculus C.

Career pathways

Career options: Secondary Education, Engineering, Medicine, Defense and Aerospace, Biophysics and Bioengineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

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