BACHELOR OF SCIENCE B.SC APPLIED PHYSICS

  • Country United States of America
  • Course Duration 4 Years
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Graduate
  • Education Required Undergraduate
  • Admission intake SEP
  • Minimum GPA 4.12

Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
USD 85 USD 60,514

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2022-12-29
2023-02-21

Program Description

Program Description

  • The BSc in Applied Physics at Columbia University is a 4-year program.
  • This program is offered on a full-time basis.
  • The Applied physics program gives the student a broad base of fundamental science and mathematics while retaining the opportunity for specialization through technical electives.
  • Some of the main topics students learn through this program are:
    • Dynamical systems
    • Optical or laser physics
    • Nuclear science
    • Plasma physics
    • Physics of fluids
    • Solid State/Condensed matter physics
    • Biophysical modeling
  • This program curriculum offers students the skills, experience, and preparation necessary for several career options, including opportunities to minor in economics and to take business-related courses.
  • Students have the opportunity to participate in the research through part-time employment during the academic year and full-time employment during the summer.
  • The student-faculty ratio of this college is 6:1.
  • Students have entered graduate programs in many areas of applied physics or physics, enrolled in medical school, or been employed in various technical or financial areas immediately after receiving a B.Sc degree.
  • The acceptance rate of Columbia University is 5.8%.
  • Columbia University is ranked #19 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility: 
  • Students must have proof of their senior secondary school transcripts with a minimum B average.
  • Students required to maintain at least a 2.7 overall GPA.
Language Requirements:
  • Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores. 

Extra Notes

Required Document List

The following Documents are required to attend this program:
  • Resume/CV: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, or volunteer experience.
  • Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
  • Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.