About the course

Physics is the study of the natural world, from its most fundamental to its most extreme. It is a foundational science upon whose principles all other sciences and technologies are based. From subatomic particles to the universe itself, physicists study matter, energy, and space and time. They probe the laws and forces of nature and search for symmetries, patterns, and properties that define the workings of the universe. Physics is the most basic natural science and considers physical systems ranging in size from nuclei, to atoms, to the cosmos. It is an extremely broad field, with many sub-fields. Astrophysics, an option within the physics major, deals with the beginning and future of the universe, black holes, and the fate of the sun. It also covers scientific discoveries such as gravitational lenses, gamma-ray bursters, quasars, and extra-solar planets using instruments like the Hubble Space Telescope and the Galileo probe orbiting Jupiter. At completion, you earn both a bachelor’s degree in physics and a minor in astronomy, the precise background favored by most graduate astronomy programs across the country. 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: Not available

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Washington State University

To be considered for admission to Washington State University as a freshman, a student needs to complete at least 12 years of school, culminating in an appropriate secondary certificate or external examination. (We may consider the first year or two of university in some countries to be secondary level.)

　　Schooling should include preparation in humanities, mathematics, basic sciences, and social sciences.

　　WSU requires a minimum grade point average of 2.70 (on a 4.00 scale) for admission as an international freshman.

　　TOEFL

　　79

　　IELTS

　　6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Washington State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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