Overview

You’ll ask questions, conduct research, share results and ask more questions as you gain an understanding of how nature’s basic laws form the foundation for all natural sciences, applied sciences and engineering.

Why Study Physics at Albion College ?

Our rigorous curriculum and state-of-the-art laboratories will prepare you for careers in engineering and Physics and for advanced studies in graduate or professional schools. A physics major with an astronomy emphasis is available for students interested in pursuing astrophysics or planetary science as a future research and career path.

From your first year through your senior year, you’ll develop bonds with faculty while enjoying the benefits of a liberal arts education.

What Will You Learn as a Physics Major?

You’ll become adept in the core concepts—including Newtonian mechanics, electricity and magnetism, light and optics—of physics and astronomy.

You’ll expand your mathematical and analytical skills as you conduct experiments and interpret results.

And you’ll gain important experience in written and oral scientific communication that you will come to rely on long after graduation.

Careers & Outcomes

Albion College Physics graduates are valuable employees and attractive applicants for master’s and doctoral programs. In particular, they are well equipped to pursue additional studies in engineering and typically are strong candidates for medical school, dental school, and law school. Your preparation for graduate work also can lead to careers in teaching or research in industrial or government laboratories.

Job Titles

Aerospace Engineer
Industrial Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Astrophysicist
Computer Scientist
College Professor
High School Physics Teacher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantum Mechanics

Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

Solid State and Nuclear Physics

Multivariate Calculus

The Physics of Urban and Environmental Problems
Astronomy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albion, 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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic Records must be official and sent directly by a school counselor

Official test results from the SAT, ACT, TOEFL or IELTS.

Application Essay

Letter of Recommendation

If there are more than four months between your high school graduation and your first term at Albion, you should also submit an explanation of your activities over this time

Official transcripts, mark sheets, and exam results showing results for all courses attempted and completed

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

57880 USD / year

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Out-of-State

57880 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

57880 USD / year

≈ 57880 USD / year

Living costs

Albion

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Overview

Why Study Physics at Albion College ?

What Will You Learn as a Physics Major?

Careers & Outcomes

Job Titles

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Albion

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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