Overview

How is the material world structured, from subatomic particles to galaxies? How do objects act under the influence of forces, and what are the origins of those forces? As a discipline, physics uses mathematical techniques to study matter and energy.

Physics majors at University of Puget Sound learn to tackle complex problems by collecting and analyzing quantitative data, applying mathematical reasoning to model the physical world, expressing their scientific thought processes orally and in writing, and using technology to explore and understand physical phenomena.

What you'll learn

Problem-solving skills in a variety of subfields including classical mechanics, waves and optics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and relativity
Laboratory skills, including data gathering, data analysis, and writing lab reports
To use computers to solve problems related to the physical world that lack simple analytical solution

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Astronomy

General College Physics

General University Physics

Survey of Physics

Physics of Music

Modern Physics

Circuits and Electronics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tacoma, 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.

English requirements

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105

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application (with personal essay)
Application fee
International verification of finances form
School report
Official high school transcript
Recommendation from high school counselor
English proficiency score (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

65270 USD / year

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Out-of-State

65270 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

65270 USD / year

≈ 65270 USD / year

Living costs

Tacoma

United States

1000 - 1580 USD / month

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Overview

What you'll learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Tacoma

Funding

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