Overview

Physics is, at its core, the study of the laws of nature at every scale. Physics explores everything from the nearly unfathomably small world of subatomic particles and the vast expanses of the universe.

Discover your inner leader

Majoring in Physics at Saint Mary’s College prepares you for a variety of careers and empowers you to be a leader. Research has shown that learning in a collaborative environment of women will inspire confidence to speak up and it will prepare you to excel in a typically male-dominated field.

You can also pair your physics degree with an engineering degree (most commonly electrical, mechanical, or structural engineering) as part of the Five-Year Dual Degree Program in Engineering with the University of Notre Dame.

Career paths for physics majors

Traditionally, an undergraduate degree in physics will lead to graduate school. That option and many more are available to physics majors from Saint Mary’s.

Careers in fields ranging from engineering to finance, and everything in between, including medicine, are all possible. In whatever technical field you choose to make your career in, you will be prepared to present yourself professionally and demonstrate your ability to problem solve and ultimately make a difference.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Physics: Mechanics and Waves

General Physics: Temperature, Electricity, and Light

General Physics: Modern Physics

Classical Mechanics

Thermodynamics

Quantum Mechanics

Electricity and Magnetism

Senior Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

More details

Regular Decision - Priority Application Deadline: February 15

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

South Bend, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Here are the pieces you'll need to submit for your application to be considered by the committee:

Common Application, Saint Mary's First Year Application, or the Transfer Application

Secondary school transcript(s) in English (please note if your transcripts are not in English, you will need to get them translated)

English proficiency test scores(TOEFL, SAT, ACT, IELTS, Duolingo are accepted)

Secondary school report on the Common App with counselor or teacher recommendation

Personal Essay (optional)

Certification of Finances

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

53934 USD / year

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Out-of-State

53934 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

53934 USD / year

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Living costs

South Bend

United States

885 - 1432 USD / month

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Overview

Discover your inner leader

Career paths for physics majors

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

South Bend

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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