Bachelor of Arts in Physics (Bothell)

The Bachelor of Arts in Physics, Bachelor of Science in Physics, and Physics Minor give students the opportunity to explore fundamental physics concepts, understand the nature of our universe and expand their skills in mathematics, computation and theoretical physics. Physics students develop skills that are highly valued in industry and all types of organizations, including numeracy, problem solving, data analysis, and the communication of complex ideas. The Bachelor of Arts in Physics offers a rigorous curriculum covering the foundations of physics for students who want to pursue both physics and other disciplines or aspire to middle or high school teaching.

To be eligible for full admission consideration, applicants must present the following: Completion of a college-preparatory course of study to include the following high school credits: a. 4 high school credits of English; b. 2 high school credits of a single world language; c. 3 high school credits of mathematics: algebra, geometry, and preferably trigonometry (a fourth high school credit of mathematical analysis or calculus is recommended forstudents preparing for majors in the sciences or engineering; d. 3 high school credits of socialscience; e. 3 high school credits of science, including 2 years of labscience; f. 1 senior-year math-based quantitative course; g. 0.5 high school credits of the fine, visual, or performing arts; h. 0.5 high school credits of electives taken from the above areas; One high school credit represents a standard full year of high school coursework.