Study the fundamental properties of energy, matter and the universe using some of the most advanced equipment available to undergraduate students with this Physics program at Pomona College.
Physics, Bachelor
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Overview
Physics innovative curriculum at Pomona College explores topics ranging from “the six ideas that shaped physics” and the physics of music to general relativity and cosmology. Theses are required, and majors are encouraged to elect independent research projects.
Learning outcomes
A highlight of our department is the incredible access students have to research-grade equipment including the Table Mountain 1-meter telescope, a scanning electron microscope and a tunneling microscope.
To meet diverse interests, the physics major includes multiple tracks: physics, astrophysics, astronomy, and Earth, Planetary and Space Sciences.
Our graduates are problem-solvers and include research scientists, astronomers, doctors, lawyers, teachers, entrepreneurs, computer programmers and movie technicians.Detailed Programme Facts
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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 included:- The Physics of Music
- Physics in Society: A Critical Analysis of Energy Policies
- General Physics with Laboratory
- General Physics with Laboratory
- Spacetime, Quanta and Entropy with Laboratory
- Introductory Classical Mechanics
- Introductory Electricity and Magnetism
- Foundations of Modern Physics with Laboratory
- Mechanics
- Electronics with Laboratory
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Computational Methods in Physics
- Biological Physics
- Introduction to General Relativity
- Introduction to Physical Hydrodynamics
- Quantum Mechanics
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
100The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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Minimum required score:
7The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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General Requirements
- Official high school transcript(s)
- School Report and Counselor Recommendation
- Mid-Year Report
- Two letters of recommendation
- One-time, non-refundable application fee of $70 or fee waiver
- Test scores for international applicants
- Standardized test scores
Tuition Fee
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Living costs for Claremont
- 1100 - 1600 USD/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
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