Students who wish to apply for undergraduate admissions should submit the following:
Completed online application
Official transcripts (in English)
Completed International Student Financial Aid Application (Admissions Portal login needed)
If you are transferring from a university located outside of the United States, you are required to provide a certified credit evaluation of your official transcripts using ECE, SpanTran, or WES
Proof of English Language Proficiency
Duolingo: 100+
IELTS: 6.5+
PTE: 85+
TOEFL: 79+
TOEFL Essentials: 8.5+
The Mercyhurst University Department of Physics seeks to provide a high-quality physics education that prepares students to be the scientists of the future, confident in their abilities and their understanding of physics. Because we believe that simple factual knowledge is not sufficient, the department seeks to instill strong analytical and critical thinking skills in our students. To accomplish this goal, our department is centered on the following tenets:
A student-centered approach
A focus on scientific inquiry
A commitment to promoting diversity
A dedication to standards of excellence
A belief in developing the whole person
Along with our major courses, we also strive to provide students with a liberal arts background that contributes to a well-rounded academic. Students in any of our courses should acquire the foundational knowledge necessary to be successful in their field and as thoughtful citizens. Our graduates should have the expertise and competence in physics to be prepared for that study in the physical science and or for employment.
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Course Requirements
MATH 170 Calculus I
MATH 171 Calculus II
MATH 233 Calculus III
MATH 150 Linear Algebra
MATH 240 Differential Equations
CHEM 121/122 General Chemistry I / Lab
CHEM 131/132 General Chemistry II / Lab
PHYS 200 Freshman Seminar
PHYS 201/203 General Physics I/Lab
PHYS 202/206 General Physics II/Lab
PHYS 310/312 Modern Physics/Lab
PHYS 330 Thermal Physics or CHEM 314 Physical Chemistry I
PHYS 335 Optics
PHYS 350 Mechanics I
PHYS 360 Electromagnetism
PHYS 420 Quantum Mechanics
PHYS 450 Senior Research Project
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