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Bachelor of Physics Teaching at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

United States of America, Indianapolis

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis offers the Bachelor of Physics Teaching as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Indianapolis , 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 teaching and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 22, 2027.

About Bachelor of Physics Teaching

The Bachelor of Science in Physics Teaching is a Purdue University degree offered in the Department of Physics.

Physics is the study of matter and energy, from the smallest scale, as in the study of elementary particles, to the largest, as in the study of the formation and evolution of stars and galaxies. In this sense, physics is the science that underlies all other sciences.

Developments in basic physics drive technology, and technology helps physicists discover natures secrets.

Physicists tend to view themselves as problem solvers, especially those problems that can be couched in mathematical terms. Physics students are trained to solve complex problems by learning to analyze complex relationships in mathematical terms.

Youll have the unique opportunity to work closely with faculty participating in research. Students majoring in physics consolidate their undergraduate studies by putting what they have learned to use in a capstone experience in one of the departments research laboratories.

Students who complete this program have all of the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career as a high school physics teacher. Physics teachers are in great demand nationwide. After passing the professional exams offered by the state, youll be fully certified to teach. Students earning their teaching certification in physics can easily find jobs almost anywhere in the country.

Disciplines

School of Science

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Physics Teaching at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Entry Requirements

Graduation from a high school accredited by a state Department of Public Instruction.
The extent to which the student meets or exceeds the following minimum requirements:
- High School GPA of 3.0.
- Completion of Core 40 including chemistry and 4 years of math including trigonometry or pre-calculus.
- Minimum SAT scores of 550 math and 480 critical reading or ACT scores of 24 math and 20 verbal.
You must provide the results of your SAT or ACT, including the Written Section of the test (scores must be received at IUPUI by May 1). If your class has graduated and a fall semester has passed since you graduated, you do not need to take the SAT or ACT. Though test results are considered during the admission review, we do not deny students strictly based on their test results. The SAT or ACT is most important when considering you for dual admission to your intended major and scholarship consideration.
For admission to the engineering programs, minimum SAT scores of 480 verbal (critical reading) and 550 mathematics or minimum ACT scores of 20 English and 24 mathematics are required.
Because of a limitation on the total number of applicants that may be accepted as first-year students, out-of-state admissions may close at any time. When it becomes necessary to limit the number of Indiana residents accepted for a specific program, students will be offered admission to an alternate program or admission to the desired program for a subsequent semester.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

Students who are admitted with TOEFL iBT of 60-94 or IELTS of 5.5-6.5 will take the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) placement test. Admitted students with Duolingo scores will also be required to take the EAP placement test. Depending on your EAP test results, you may take EAP courses at the same time as your academic major courses for one or two semesters. Your letter of admission will indicate if you are required to take this test.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Physics Teaching at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Bachelor of Physics Teaching at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

IUPUI accepts one of two online applications for freshman students:

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Common Application
Submit only one application for admission to IUPUI. You must submit the nonrefundable $65 application fee to complete your application.

Helpful Tips

The Common App will require you to complete an essay.
You are not required to have an SAT or ACT score to submit either application.

Questions

If you have any questions or issues, please feel free to email us at [email protected].

You will submit your supporting documents electronically through Atlas, our online portal for international students. Within five business days of submitting the online application, you will receive an email from [email protected] with instructions.

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You can also log into Atlas to see your next steps and see which documents have been reviewed and accepted. Our international admissions team will contact you if there are any questions about your documents.

After you submit your academic records and we have determined that you have been academically admitted at IUPUI, we will notify you via email. You will be able to access the letter about your admission status in Atlas.

If you have not submitted your proof of English proficiency, you should submit it now.

Also, be sure to check your email on a regular basis. We will email you if we need any additional documentation or if we have any other instructions for you. The waiting period until you hear if you have been admitted is usually two to four weeks.

Learn more about what happens after you apply, including how to check your admission status.

If you will need a student visa in order to enroll at IUPUI, you must submit financial documentation verifying your ability to pay your tuition and living expenses for up to one year. To learn more about this, please download and read: Financial Information for International Students

In order to complete this step, you must fill out both, the“Submit Financial Support Agreement” and “Submit Financial Documentation” e-forms in Atlas.

We cannot issue you a visa document until you have completed this step.

You will need to transfer your SEVIS record to IUPUI if you are currently on a student visa (F1) and are studying at a U.S. institution.

Log onto Atlas and follow instructions for filling out and submitting the SEVIS Transfer Request Form.

IUPUI requires all fall international freshmen to officially accept their offer of admission by paying a nonrefundable $100 enrollment deposit.

Once your deposit is received, it will be marked as such on your student record. This will allow you to register for student orientation (which takes place virtually during the summer). Your deposit will be applied to your first tuition bill.

You can pay your deposit online. If you were admitted by May 1, pay your deposit by June 1. If you were admitted after May 1, pay your deposit within three weeks of admission. As a reminder, your deposit is not refundable if you decide to attend somewhere other than IUPUI.

Bachelor of Physics Teaching at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

United States of America, Indianapolis