Overview

Program Details

With Bachelor of Science in Physics at Northern Illinois University, you’ll learn the physical laws which explain the workings of the universe and which are technology’s foundation. You’ll learn to apply these laws in different situations to solve physics problems, and get training in analytical skills and laboratory methods along the way. Your problem-solving skills will be especially attractive to employers in diverse areas from financial modeling to product development.

There are three emphases within our major:

Professional physics
Secondary school teaching

Applied physics

Career

Physicists find rewarding careers in industries such as:

Aerospace

Aircraft manufacturing

Automobile manufacturing

Computer software and hardware manufacturing

Electronics

Medical schools

Programme Structure

Courses

Quantum Physics

Analytical Mechanics

Optics

General Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics View 1487 other Bachelors in Physics in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted.

Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C+ average on all transcripts and/or exam scores
A completed NIU application
Official transcripts from all high schools attended
ACT/SAT score (if applicable)
Proof of English ability

Tuition Fee

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International

19580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9790 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

9790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4895 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

9790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4895 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for DeKalb

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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