The department offers courses in physics to those majoring in physics with plans to either enter graduate school in physics, astronomy (or a related field), or to make a career in industry
Physics, B.A.
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Overview
College policy on advising requires that students meet with their academic advisors at least once each year, and in some departments, prior to each semester’s enrollment. Advising holds are reset following advising appointments. Students with a declared major are advised in their academic units.
Students receiving the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree must complete 120 total credit hours including
- The IU South Bend campuswide general-education curriculum (33-39 cr.)Note | The Quantitative Reasoning requirement is met by the required mathematics courses for the B.A. in Physics.
- The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts additional requirements(14-23 cr.)Note | The laboratory science requirement is fulfilled by required physics courses.
- Major concentration and elective requirements.
- The Required Minor (15-18 cr.) taken in any campus school or interdisciplinary program.
- A minimum of 30 credit hours at the 300- or 400-level.
- In addition, major and minor requirements must be completed with a grade of C– or higher.
All courses are 3 credit hours, unless otherwise designated.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 120 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Techniques of Theoretical Physics
- Fundamentals of Optics
- Computing Applications in Physics
- Introduction to String Theory
- Readings in Physics
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General Requirements
Application checklist for National students:
- Complete the Application for Admission & Pay the Application Fee ($35)
- Submit Your Credentials (high school transcript /GED/high school equivalency diploma and exam scores, and any college transcripts)
- Submit Your SAT or ACT Scores
- Receive Notice of Admission Decision
Application checklist for International students:
- Online Application
- Application Fee ($65)
- Official Academic Records
- English Language Proficiency Documentation
- Statement of Purpose (optional)
- Immigration Documentation (non-US citizens only; not required for an admission decision)
- Documentation of Financial Support
Tuition Fee
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3300 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 3300 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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- 885 - 1440 USD/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
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