Overview

Key Facts

The Physics program of Hope College offers opportunities for research participation are available to all students at all class levels during both the academic year and the summer. Students are presently engaged in:

Nuclear physics experiments on the Hope accelerator

Theoretical astrophysics investigations

Material analysis with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy(AFM)

Heavy ion physics experiments at national laboratories

Surface analysis using alpha particle beams from the Hope accelerator

Chemical analysis using proton beams from the Hope accelerator

Superconductivity

Plasma physics

Microwave science

Electrochemistry

Nanoscale science

The department offers several majors designed to meet a variety of students' needs. Students with a possible interest in engineering should also see that section.

Programs for students interested in post-graduate professional work in physics, astronomy, medicine, biophysics, chemical physics, materials physics, radiation physics, environmental physics, medical physics, please see the major/minor tab.

In partnership with the Hope College Department of Education, the Department of Physics offers a teaching major for certification through the State of Michigan. This includes a 30-credit major leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. A listing of the requirements can be found on the education website. Students interested in teaching physics at the secondary level should begin working with the Department of Education as early as possible.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Physics

Physics Laboratory

Modern Physics

Mathematical Physics and Engineering

Electricity and Magnetism

Analytical Mechanics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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More details

After November 1, students will be admitted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Hope College Application

Secondary school transcript (submitted by your guidance counselor)

Official transcripts from any post-secondary school attended

Verification of Financial Support

Evidence of proficiency in English

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43450 USD / year

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Out-of-State

43450 USD / year

≈ 43450 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

43450 USD / year

≈ 43450 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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