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　　Applied Physics Honors, BS

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　　About the Program

　　Purdue physics is an internationally recognized department for excellence in forefront research and undergraduate and graduate education. Our undergraduate classes for physics majors average 30 or fewer students and are taught by professors actively engaged in forefront research. Undergraduate research is strongly encouraged and opportunities exist as early as the second semester to work in a research group. These groups include experimental and theoretical condensed matter physics, high energy physics, nano-physics, nuclear physics, astrophysics, biological physics, geophysics, relativity, and interdisciplinary areas of material science, engineering, or computational science.

　　The department also helps undergraduates with external internships, particularly for the summers. Upon graduation our students are accepted for graduate programs at many of the top universities and are also sought after for positions in industry, particularly high-tech positions. Our graduates have an exceptional record of career accomplishment in a wide variety of settings, including academia and major industrial and government labs.

　　The specialties under the applied physics curriculum can range from different areas. Individually tailored specialties may be chosen by the student in consultation with an advisor. Currently available specialties include:

　　Geophysics and Atmospheric Sciences

　　Astrophysics

　　Computational Physics

　　Nuclear Physics

　　Material Science & Engineering

　　Electrical and Computer Engineering

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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: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	West Lafayette
Summer (May), 2024	West Lafayette
Spring (January), 2025	West Lafayette
Summer (May), 2025	West Lafayette
Fall (August), 2025	West Lafayette
Spring (January), 2026	West Lafayette
Summer (May), 2026	West Lafayette

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Purdue University - West Lafayette

Self-reported transcript (if prompted to do so while completing the online application) OR Uploaded original or attested copies of ALL transcripts, diplomas, mark sheets and certificates (i.e., IGCSE, X standard)from each secondary school attended.

　　TOEFL iBT - 80 [In general, subscores are 20 or higher per section]

　　IELTS - overall score of 6.5 or higher with at least a 6.0 in each section

　　SAT - SAT Reading Test(new) - 33 or higher

　　SAT Critical Reading(old) - top 15 percentile, ACT - English 28 or higher

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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World ranking

　　86th / 1250

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