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Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Engineering Physics] From Western Illinois University

Macomb, IllinoisLocation
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Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Engineering Physics)

4 years
Full Time

$34,400/Yr

$34,400 /Yr

Engineers who have the strong background in engineering physics are uniquely prepared to face the technological and scientific challenges a practicing engineer will face in today's workplace.

Possible Careers

Physics majors are prepared to do design and development work in;

  • Aerospace, Aviation & Defense
  • Astronomy & Astrophysics
  • Atmospheric Science
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering Internships
  • Geophysics
  • Instrumentation and Measurement
  • Materials
  • Mathematics
  • Nanotechnology
  • Optics and Laser
  • Photonics
  • Robotics
  • Semiconductor

Additionally, the background in Physics that is provided through an engineering physics degree prepares engineers for a more successful and rewarding career as they also pursue the B.S. or even M.S. degree in engineering before entering the workforce. Our engineering physics program prepares our graduates to be successful at two of the top ten engineering schools in the nation with a seamless transfer of credits at the end of their third year at WIU, namely, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and the University of Iowa at Iowa City. After two additional years at one of these schools, they will then hold degrees in the engineering field of their choice from one of these "top ten" engineering schools in the nation as well as an engineering physics degree from WIU.

Students planning to major in Engineering Physics at Western Illinois University should take four years of high school mathematics and one year each of physics, chemistry, and biology in high school.

Why Choose Engineering Physics at Western Illinois University?

  • Powerhouse Degree: Engineering physics majors can have a WIU B.S. degree in Engineering Physics packaged with a B.S. degree in Engineering from one of the "top ten" engineering schools in the nation, while also completing a minor in a complementary field such as mathematics or chemistry.
  • Hands-on Labs: Students experience hands-on interaction in small group settings under the mentorship of Ph.D. faculty. All courses and laboratory sections are taught by faculty members with a Ph.D. from prestigious institutions around the world.
  • Small Class Sizes: Most upper level undergraduate classes average approximately 10 students; all laboratory sections are capped at 18 students. Students are fully engaged and given opportunities to ask questions, participate in individualized experiments, and handle the equipment used directly.
  • Excellent Mentoring: Our physics students are given the opportunity to be known on a first-name basis by our Physics faculty, and the majority of our students participate in individual undergraduate research projects under the direct mentoring by a faculty member beginning from their sophomore year.
  • Students Involved in Active Research & Presentation: Almost all of our students involve themselves in experimental, computational, or theoretical research projects by the time they reach their senior year. An essential component of a quality undergraduate physics education, this research provides our students with unique opportunities to present their research in both on-campus venues as well as at prestigious regional, state, national, and even international conferences.

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$34400 (USD 34400)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Requirements:

  • Applicants should have completed an US high school equivalent
  • Submit high school transcripts and diploma 
  • Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or equivalent
  • Submitting SAT/ACT score is optional
  • Submit English Language Proficiency test scores

English Language Requirements:

  • TOEFL: minimum 73 in ibt;
  • IELTS: minimum 6.0
  • Duolingo: minimum 105
  • PTE: minimum 49

Scores Required

6.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

73 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

49 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

1110 / 1600

Avg. Score in

SAT

25 / 36

Avg. Score in

ACT

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