Overview

Learning Objectives

Learning objectives for the Physics program at Williams College:

Students become confident and versatile problem-solvers who use physical intuition together with analytic and quantitative skills to study, model, and understand the world around us. They develop laboratory skills throughout our curriculum via hands-on experiences with diverse experimental techniques and tools. They learn various approaches to data analysis and become comfortable using computational methods to analyze and solve problems.
The students develop a solid grasp of core concepts and applications of classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, quantum mechanics, and statistical physics. They learn how physics and other disciplines have impacted and continue to impact each other and society.
The students become effective, clear communicators in written and oral work, capable of explaining complex quantitative issues in broadly accessible terms.
Upon completing the Physics major, students are well prepared for graduate study in physics and related fields, and some follow that path. Students’ long-term professional pursuits are quite varied, but many are drawn to careers that require scientific or technical expertise or strong quantitative reasoning abilities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Being Human in STEM

Spacetime and Quanta

Energy Science and Technology

Sound, Light, and Perception

Mechanics

Electromagnetism and the Physics of Matter

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

North Adams, United States

Disciplines

Physics View 1437 other Bachelors in Physics in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application, Coalition Application, or QuestBridge Application

School Report

Counselor Recommendation

Two Teacher Recommendations

Mid-Year Report (Due February 5 or for schools on a trimester, when 2nd trimester grades are available)

$65 Application Fee or Fee Waiver

Early Decision Agreement Form (Early Decision applicants only)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

72170 USD / year

≈ 72170 USD / year
Out-of-State

72170 USD / year

≈ 72170 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

72170 USD / year

≈ 72170 USD / year

Living costs

North Adams

United States

876 - 1815 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Learning Objectives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

North Adams

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