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As a physics student at USD, you'll explore your fascination with how the natural world works. Physics serves as the bedrock of all scientific disciplines, offering a comprehensive approach to comprehending reality from subatomic particles to cosmic scales. Earning a physics degree goes beyond textbook learning—our program equips you to tackle contemporary physics problems while building versatile skills for diverse career paths.
Delve into nature's most profound mysteries and get ready for careers in research, education, or industries like renewable energy, semiconductor technology, biomedical devices, and space exploration.
The physics major follows a rigorous undergraduate program covering classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum theory, thermodynamics, optical science, and circuit design. Students may also opt for an applied physics concentration.
International students who have officially completed secondary school (high school) in either the United States or their home country may apply for undergraduate admission. High school (secondary school) transcript with grade point average equivalent to 2.6 on a 4.0 scale.
English Language Requirements:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - 71 or higher (iBT), 530 or higher (paper test), IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - 6.0 or higher, Cambridge International Examinations English subject O-Level with B or higher, English subject A-Level with C or higher; International Baccalaureate (IB) - IB English A (4 or higher) or IB English B (6 or higher).