Applied Physics

One of the primary responsibilities of the physics department is to educate the next generation of scientists, engineers and scientifically informed citizenry through research-intensive education in the physical sciences and related technologies. The program provides students with critical interdisciplinary knowledge - offering a general physics option with a broad exposure to several major areas of physics. Students of the program will also be able to advance their studies through double major in Computer Science and Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics and Applied Physics (B.S. programs) options.

Through their coursework and research focuses, students of the Applied Physics B.S. program will exhibit the following:

• Understanding of the latest and most rapid advances in science and technology.
• Interdisciplinary academic excellence that will help them drive future advances in science and technology.
• Understanding of current problems and complexities in their field of interest through required senior level specialty courses and interdisciplinary study.

While students in the Applied Physics B.S. Program earn a wide range of skills and knowledge through the program, we specifically aim for our students to meet the following learning outcomes:

• An understanding of the various fields and specializations encompassed by the field of physics.
• An ability to conduct and participate in research relevant to the student's area of program specialization.
• An ability to successfully apply professional communication, organization and time management skills.
• An ability to problem-solve both as an individual and as part of a team.
• An ability to identify and utilize evidence-based resources and information.
• An ability to think critically and creatively about modern issues in the STEM field.
• An ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of the following subject areas: physics, mathematics, and chemistry.
• Recognition and understanding of best practices relevant to the student's area of program specialization.
• An understanding of professional ethics.
• An ability to connect textbook and classroom content to the real-world application.

• Completed application
  • First-year: commonapp.org
  • Transfer: njit.edu/apply
• $75 nonrefundable application fee
• English proficiency score
• Portfolio (for applicants to the Hillier College of Architecture and Design)

First-Year Students

• Official high school/secondary school transcript in English or a notarized copy
• Official SAT (use code 2513) or ACT (use code 2580)
• Optional, unless applying to the Albert Dorman Honors College

TRANSFER STUDENTS

• Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
• Transcript evaluation (WES or NACES member)
• Completed at least 15 semester hours, including:
  • English composition
  • Mathematics (pre-calculus is required for most majors)
  • Science (chemistry and/or physics required for some majors)

• Completed application - NJIT accepts the Common Application for First-Year admission

• Application fee (or a College Board or other fee waiver)

• High school transcript

• SAT (use code 2513) or ACT (use code 2580) - see Test-Optional Admission Policy for Fall 2023

• Letter of recommendation

• Portfolio (for applicants who wish to attend the Hillier College of Architecture and Design) - see Admission and Portfolio Requirements