About the course

Our Physics B.S. degree program is one of the largest in the nation, with about 175 bachelors degrees awarded annually. Physics bachelor degree recipients go on to follow many different paths including further studies in physics and other areas of science and engineering, teaching careers at all levels, and positions in the private sector wherever analytical, computational, and problem-solving skills are highly valued.

　　The UW Physics program offers four B.S. degree options, or tracks, allowing various paths to a degree depending on your interests and goals: Comprehensive, Applied Physics, Biological Physics, and Teaching Physics. Students should choose a degree option when they declare a Physics major, but may change it anytime before applying to graduate.

　　The Applied Physics track is aimed at students who plan to seek a technical job with their physics B.S. This is the most common track for students who have considered an engineering major, but wish to get a broader grounding in physics before seeking employment. This track has fewer required courses and can be less mathematically intense than the other degree options. It allows students to broaden their skills and knowledge in areas such as climate science, data science, electrical engineering, aerospace or entrepreneurship, and it is relatively straightforward to build a double major with another STEM field. Unique requirements of the Applied Physics track include a laboratory with a focus on statistics and error analysis, as well as a computer programming class relevant to data analysis. A variety of introductory science classes and laboratories in related areas may be used to meet elective requirements. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$162,960

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Seattle
Autumn (September), 2025	Seattle

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Washington

Regardless of whether you are applying as a U.S. or international student, if you have attended a school outside of the U.S. that follows a national compulsory curriculum, you are required to upload a scanned, unofficial copy of your transcript for grade levels 9 and higher in the Upload section of the UW questions portion of your online application. TOEFL (iBT) - 76, IELTS - 6.0.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 76.0

　　

Application deadline:

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World ranking

　　25th / 1250

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