BA Physics at University of Wyoming

Programme overview

The collaborative and tight-knit physics program gives students access to passionate faculty, plenty of research opportunities and offer a B.A. or B.S. in physics to set you up for the career of your dreams!

Faculty: College of Engineering & Physical Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Laramie, WY, United States

What you will study

Undergraduate students will develop the following capabilities during their studies in the physics department: Conceptual and analytical understanding of the 4 major areas of physics: Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Physics; Understanding of scientific reasoning, i.e., the roles of theory, hypothesis and experiment in the scientific method;

Career pathways

Students earning physics degrees are well-trained problem solvers who enjoy diverse challenging careers, and who earn salaries competitive with fields like engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the University of Wyoming (applies university-wide; programme-specific requirements may apply). First-year applicants: cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 3.00-4.00 on a 4.0 scale are assured admission and 2.50-2.99 are admitted with support; High School Success Curriculum of 4 years English, 4 years math, 4 years science, 3 years social sciences and 4 years additional coursework. ACT or SAT scores are not required. Transfer applicants: cumulative 2.0 GPA and 12 transferable credit hours.

Domestic applicants: USD 5,610 a year (2026-27). Estimated academic year tuition for the Undergrad-Standard block tuition band (12-18 credits per semester), Wyoming resident. Excludes fees, housing and other costs. Source

International applicants: USD 22,470 a year (2026-27). Estimated academic year tuition for the Undergrad-Standard block tuition band, non-resident or international. Excludes fees, housing and other costs. Source

Undergraduate admission is rolling: there is no single application deadline and applicants can apply any time before the start of the next available semester. Enrollment must be confirmed by May 1 to be considered for financial aid.

The application fee is $40 and non-refundable, paid when the application is submitted through the online application. ACT or SAT scores are not part of the admissions requirements.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/apply.html

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