Overview

At Physics program at Benedictine University you have the opportunity to learn from a group of dedicated and knowledgeable faculty in an established Physics program with small class sizes.

The physics program is located in the Birck Hall of Science. Several physics labs are dedicated to specific types of study. One lab is dedicated to introductory physics courses, another to physics education, another to optics, and a fourth to advanced physics and research. Students have access to a technology-rich environment with a wide array of computing resources that are available on or off campus.

One of the newest additions is a highspeed parallel processing cluster that is available for student research and advanced computational activities. The Benedictine Library in Kindlon Hall contains a collection of physics journals and serves as an access point for electronic materials pertinent to physics.

The Benedictine chapter of the Society of Physics Students conducts a multifaceted program to stimulate interest in science and engineering. Students also have the opportunity to attend lectures and presentations at nearby universities and research facilities.

Physics students also have the opportunity to make presentations about research or other independent projects. These include the annual student meetings hosted by Argonne and the Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area, as well as various campus and local outreach activities.

Careers

Astrophysics

Biophysics

Computational physics

Engineering

Environmental physics

Fiber optics

High-energy physics

Hydrodynamics

Industrial physics

Medical physics

Photonics

Plasma physics

Quantum electronics

Solid state physics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Modern Physics Laboratory

Classical Thermodynamics

Quantum & Statistical Mechanics

Electricity & Magnetism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Benedictine University has rolling admissions and does not have a deadline for accepting new applications for the fall semester.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Transcripts and Test Scores for International Students

A personal statement

A high school guidance counselor letter of recommendation

Seventh semester transcripts

Tuition Fee

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International

34290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34290 USD per year during 48 months.
National

34290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34290 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

34290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34290 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Lisle

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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