Bachelor in Physics (Bachelor's)

Tuition is 63,216 USD per year.

The physics programme is grounded in research and emphasizes theory-to-practice application through quantitative problem solving. Students develop skills in mathematical modeling, computational analysis, and experimental design. The curriculum integrates laboratory work with theoretical study across core physics topics. It prepares students for advanced work in science, technology, and interdisciplinary fields.

Focus areas include Experimental physics, Theoretical physics, Computational physics, Applied physics, Physics education, Interdisciplinary applications.

The major requires a total of 36 credits distributed across core physics courses, mathematics, laboratory work, and advanced electives. Students must complete PHYS 33 and PHYS 34 in sequence during their first year, followed by upper-division courses in specific semesters.

Graduates pursue roles in research, engineering, data analysis, software development, and education, often in technical or analytical positions across industries.

First-year students should complete second-semester calculus by the end of their first year. Prospective majors must take PHYS 33 in the fall and PHYS 34 in the spring. Advising from physics faculty is required for course planning.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 34% of applicants.

Scripps College is a women’s liberal arts college in Claremont, California, where students learn in a supportive community that elevates their voices and perspectives. The College is approaching its centennial in 2026-2027, marking its first 100 years. Its location at the heart of The Claremont Colleges gives students a close campus community alongside the resources and connections of a larger institution.

Academic work at Scripps centers on a rigorous liberal arts education that cultivates courage, creativity, and confidence. The College offers more than 60 academic majors, with average classes of 15 students. Students can also access more than 2,000 courses through the consortium, along with joint academic programs and cross-registration across its member institutions. At Scripps, 85 percent of students hold at least one internship, and the student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

The Claremont Colleges consist of five independent undergraduate institutions and two graduate institutions, each with its own student body, faculty, campus, mission, and identity. Students at Scripps can use shared resources that include a two-million-volume library, student bookstore, health and counseling services, chaplains’ offices, and recreational facilities. The College’s greater Los Angeles setting places students about 35 miles from Los Angeles while keeping daily life anchored in the Claremont campuses and their academic community.