Overview

Earn academic, applied and professional skills needed by today's practicing physicists at the Physics program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

The curriculum includes 40 credits of required courses in Physics including a capstone experience that can be fulfilled by completing research or course work. In addition, Physics students from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute must take at least 24 credits in Mathematics, 12 credits in other sciences (Biology, Chemistry, and Computer Science), plus 24 credits in the humanities and social sciences (HASS).

Key Facts

The undergraduate program welcomes first-year students to the department in a semester course called “Passion for Physics”. In this course, students are introduced to research opportunities by Physics Faculty. In the junior year, our undergraduate program features a culminating experience project, which allows students to gain research experience in an area of interest. These experiences allow students to prepare for careers in academia or industry.

Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to demonstrate:

An ability to evaluate the validity and utility of experimental information using logical, mathematical, and statistical tools.

An ability to perform scientific calculations and data analysis using computational and mathematical tools. An ability to communicate technical material effectively using both oral and written presentation.

An ability to apply knowledge of electromagnetic theory using vector calculus to analyze and model real situations. An ability to apply mechanics and kinematics including the analysis using differential equations and the Lagrangian formulation to address new problems in science and technology.

Careers

Traditional career choices include research in government, industrial, or university laboratories. Many of our students continue on to the best graduate schools to study physics, astronomy, mathematics, or engineering; others have gone on to successful careers in medicine, technical management, law, investment banking, and teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theoretical—Particle and Fields

Theoretical—Nonlinear Dynamics and Complex Networks

Theoretical - Astrophysics

Theoretical—Condensed Matter Physics

Experimental—Particle Astrophysics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Troy, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

High School Transcript

Letter of Recommendation

Test Scores

Essay

Application Fee

Portfolio (if required)

Early Decision Agreement Form (if required)

Requirements for International Students

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

66300 USD / year

≈ 66300 USD / year
Out-of-State

66300 USD / year

≈ 66300 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

66300 USD / year

≈ 66300 USD / year

Additional Details

Mandatory fees: USD 1,676 per year.

Living costs

Troy

United States

958 - 2088 USD / month

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Key Facts

Outcomes

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Troy

Funding

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