Overview

Physicists are concerned with an extremely broad range of natural phenomena extending from the submicroscopic world of elementary particles to the vast reaches of the cosmos and the origins of the universe, from the simplest of everyday activities to the behavior of matter at the furthest extremes in energy, temperature, distance and time.

The defining characteristic of physics is the quest for the underlying logic—the theoretical structure that unifies and explains all the different phenomena that are studied experimentally. Experiments and theoretical work alike are motivated primarily by this quest. As a by-product, physicists have pioneered many of the basic ideas on which our modern technology rests, such as transistors and lasers, and perhaps someday fusion energy.

There are two different options for obtaining a physics degree at The Ohio State University: a Bachelor of Science in Physics through the College of Arts and Sciences or a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics through the College of Engineering. Within each option there is a set of standard college requirements plus math and physics requirements that are roughly the same for both options. A student who is interested in studying physics should consider carefully which program to choose.

Possible careers

Graduates of the Engineering Physics program from Ohio State University are well-rounded in the sciences and engineering, and this allows them to choose from several different career paths after they graduate. About 40 percent go to graduate school for physics or engineering to earn advanced degrees. Half of our graduates begin full-time employment in industry or government research. Others choose to pursue advanced degrees in other fields or go in to teaching or military service.

Recent graduates of the physics program have gone on to study physics, engineering and astronomy at top universities such as Cambridge, Harvard, Stanford, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, University of Oxford, University of Hawaii and University of Chicago.

Some employers of engineering physics graduates include Accenture, Honda, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Karpinski Engineering, Stanley Electric, U.S. Air Force and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Calculus

Engineering Math

Engineering

Mechanics, Thermal Physics, Waves

General Chemistry

Ohio State & Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of university preparatory courses

High school performance (class rank or GPA), including participation in accelerated programs like Honors, AP and IB; Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for class rank or GPA

Standardized test score (ACT or SAT); Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for ACT or SAT scores

Ability and desire to contribute to and engage with a diverse campus community

Experiences that demonstrate leadership or engaged involvement(e.g., co-curricular activities, work experiences or military service)

Status as a first-generation university student

High school performance if adversely affected by physical, mental or learning environment factors

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

45526 USD / year

≈ 45526 USD / year
Out-of-State

42423 USD / year

≈ 42423 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13641 USD / year

≈ 13641 USD / year

Living costs

Columbus

United States

940 - 1520 USD / month

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