Bachelor of Science in Physics

The Wake Forest Physics Department offers an outstanding educational program for the undergraduate student, with the option to pursue either a BS or BA degree in physics or a BS in Biophysics. The program is designed to give the student a broad understanding of physics, with the opportunity to pursue research at the forefront of biophysics, condensed matter physics, gravitation and particle physics, and medical physics.
The Department thus provides a unique mix of research opportunities similar to those found at large research universities with the atmosphere of a small liberal arts university.
The study of physics is exciting, challenging, and brings out the student’s intellectual best. We have an ideal environment for learning physics: a small department committed to excellence in teaching in both the classrooms and the research laboratories. Majors take a set of core courses in which they learn the fundamentals of physics before they take elective courses andor directed research.

Certified transcripts are required from each secondary school, college or university attended. A record of at least four years of schooling is needed in order to evaluate the application. Detailed information concerning courses taken and grades received must be listed on these records. If necessary, transcripts should be translated into English with the originals sealed and attached. All international students whose first language is not English are required to submit a TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score. We accept self-reported test scores. Wake Forest does not require applicants to submit an SAT or ACT score in the admissions application. If submitting scores, please know that we accept self-reported scores. Official SAT/ACT scores from testing center(s) Scores are only required if you want them considered in your admissions application. We accept self-reported scores. If you take a test multiple times, please simply be sure to report all test scores to us. We will superscore them. Secondary School Report (first-year students only) Counselor Recommendation (highly recommended) Teacher Recommendation Form (first-year students only) Early Decision Agreement (only for those students applying Early Decision to Wake Forest; available early August) Mid-Year School Report (for reporting mid-year senior grades) Dean\u2019s Statement (transfer students only) College transcripts from all colleges attended (transfer students only) TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo (international students only)