Bachelor of Physics at Clarkson University

Clarkson University

United States of America, Potsdam

University Rank:#951

Clarkson University offers the Bachelor of Physics as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Potsdam , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for physics and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 28, 2027.

About Bachelor of Physics

Physics is the part of science that deals primarily with the inanimate world and is concerned with identifying its fundamental and unifying principles, setting a foundation for engineering and other sciences. In physics, the basic concepts, laws and measuring techniques have been developed in broad areas such as mechanics, heat, thermodynamics, wave motion, acoustics and optics.

At Clarkson, the physics undergraduate bachelor's degree program will give you a strong understanding of these concepts, laws and techniques and give you the skill set to apply them to many different knowledge areas and disciplines.

The physics major has a student to faculty ratio of around 5:1, promoting an informal, relaxed atmosphere for learning. With the small class sizes, you will gain hands-on experience with large scale computing, photovoltaic devices, biosensors, optical and electronic signal processing, computer interfacing, data acquisition and much more. Plus, the technical skills you will acquire by using our incredible, state-of-the-art facilities will boost your competitive advantages in the job market.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Physics at Clarkson University

Entry Requirements

We understand that some schools are using the pass/fail grading system. When reviewing applications, our admissions team is reading your application holistically. We look at course load, course type, letters of recommendation, and all four years of high school to gain a better academic picture of the applicant. Pass/fail will not negatively impact your application to Clarkson!

English Requirements

PTEMin 56
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Physics

With your undergraduate bachelor's degree in physics from Clarkson, you can choose a career in business, industry or government, working in

design
research
quality control
development scientist
engineering

Clarkson graduate physics majors have been employed by IBM, General Electric, General Dynamics, Hewlett Packard, Texas Instruments, Intel Corp., Eastman Kodak, U.S. Air Force, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. Some of our recent graduates have gone on to graduate schools such as Cornell University, Stanford University, the University of Illinois, Duke University, Boston University, the University of Rochester, Georgia Tech, Rice University, Carnegie-Mellon University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

You may choose to pursue a teaching profession. If you want to continue on to higher education, you can enter graduate school not only in physics, but also in mathematics, chemistry, engineering and business administration, or you can continue in a professional program, such as in medicine, dentistry, physical therapy or law.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Physics at Clarkson University

How to Apply for Bachelor of Physics at Clarkson University

Step One

Complete ONE of the applications listed below:

Clarkson University Freshman Application (online)
Common Application (online)

Step Two

These application instructions are for non-U.S. citizens applying for first-year enrollment at Clarkson. If you have already earned some university credit, you should apply as a transfer student. To review your application, we need to receive all of the following materials and information according to Clarkson’s admission dates and deadlines:

Clarkson University Freshman Application or Common App
Official secondary school transcript, mark sheets, or national exam scores.
Two letters of recommendation.
Test Optional-Official SAT/ACT scores, if submitted the scores will be taken into consideration during the admissions process.
- Clarkson SAT code: 2084
- Clarkson ACT code: 2698
Official English proficiency test scores. Here is the link for countries with English testing waivers. Acceptable tests and minimum scores are:
- TOEFL, 80
- IELTS, 6.5
- Duolingo English Test, 105
- PTE, 56

Step Three

Applicants for admission who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents (green card holders) are likely to need to secure a student visa. (Students on certain visas may not require a student visa; please refer to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program document Who Can Study?)

For issuance of an I-20, students must show proof of financial support. There are two ways to show proof of finances:

Complete and return the Certificate of Finance Form included in our application packet or downloadable from our Web site. On this form you will need to show specific amounts of support and the sources of the support. You will also need to include the signatures of any sponsors or your parents, in addition to a signature from a bank official; or
Provide a certified letter from your sponsor indicating the amount of support available for each year along with a supporting letter from a bank official.

Bachelor of Physics at Clarkson University

Clarkson University

United States of America, Potsdam