Overview

Individually tailored specialties may be chosen by the student in consultation with a faculty advisor. In addition, many physics majors manage to complete dual or multiple major programs. This is possible because of similar requirements between physics and several other programs like computer science, chemistry and planetary sciences.

The Applied Physics programme is offered at the Purdue University.

Careers:

Physics research (in academic, national or industrial laboratories)
Energy and nanotechnology
Medical physics
Interdisciplinary fields involving physics, mathematics and computation
Teaching and education
Technical area in industry and government

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intermediate Mechanics
Intermediate Electricity And Magnetism
Modern Physics Laboratory
Modern Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Waves And Oscillations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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If you're applying to begin in the spring or summer term, submit application as early as possible prior to the start of the term.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

West Lafayette, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply Online: $60 Application Fee
Secondary School Grades
Official SAT or ACT Score: SAT or ACT scores with writing is strongly encouraged for international citizens.
Proof of English Proficiency
Letter of Recommendation: Though not required, a letter of recommendation is strongly encouraged, especially for students eligible to be considered for scholarships, for the Honors College or for those who are applying to highly competitive programs.

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

31104 USD / year

≈ 31104 USD / year
Out-of-State

28794 USD / year

≈ 28794 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9992 USD / year

≈ 9992 USD / year

Living costs

West Lafayette

United States

1096 - 1774 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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