Bachelor in Physics (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the Physics programme is $32,500 per year for full-time undergraduate students..

The programme focuses on understanding matter, energy, and the universe through theoretical and experimental methods. Students apply physics principles to real-world problems using computational tools and laboratory techniques. They engage in hands-on projects in a machine shop and conduct independent research. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills in quantum mechanics, modern physics, and computational modeling.

Focus areas include Quantum Physics, Computational Physics, Modern Physics, Applied Physics.

The programme requires 120 credits, including core physics courses, laboratory work, and a senior thesis based on independent research. Students complete a capstone project in their final year.

Graduates enter roles such as medical physicist, optical engineer, research associate, or systems analyst.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Required documents include official transcripts and standardized test scores if applicable.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 88% of applicants.

Linfield University has campuses in McMinnville and Portland, Oregon, as well as eCampus programs for students who prefer to learn online. The McMinnville and Portland locations reflect the Pacific Northwest through their landscapes and diversity. The university has a total student population of 1,651, and students come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, with 16 countries represented.

Academic study at Linfield spans undergraduate programs and online and hybrid degrees. The university’s academic programs are designed to encourage curiosity about the future and the wider world. Areas available through Online and Continuing Education include international business, nonprofit management, management, accounting and education. Education majors begin hands-on learning early, sometimes during their first year. Students can also pursue nursing, graduate study and programs in the College of Arts and Sciences or the Linfield Center for Wine Education.

International students should know that Linfield offers both traditional campus study and flexible online pathways. Online and Continuing Education combines collaborative learning with online flexibility, skill-based study, mentorship and academic advising. Transfer options may support students bringing previous study, including international baccalaureate and other non-course credits. Student life includes clubs, athletics, leadership opportunities and learning experiences intended to introduce new perspectives, people and interests.