Rochester Institute Of Technology
1 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623, United States

The Rochester Institute of Technology is a private research university in Rochester, New York. It was founded in 1829. It is one of only two institutes of technology in New York state, the other being the New York Institute of Technology.

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Bachelor of Science in Physics

  • Students may participate in paid cooperative education and hands-on research experiences at organizations such as NASA, the National Institutes of Standards and Technology, Idaho National Laboratory, and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
  • Active research projects for undergraduate physics majors include astrophysics, quantum optics, gravitational wave physics, biophysics, and the physics of materials.
  • Students have access to 14 research labs and centers, including the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation and the RIT Observatory.
  • RIT's physics program is recognized by the American Physical Society for Improving Undergraduate Physics Education, which includes an active-learning workshop format for early year classes.

RIT’s physics degree gives you a solid foundation in experimental, computational, and theoretical physics, as it fosters your analytical and problem-solving skills. The curriculum emphasizes laboratory training as you explore the basic principles governing the structure and behavior of matter, the generation and transfer of energy, and the interactions between energy and matter. The hands-on experience you gain prepares you for graduate school or for direct entry into a professional career.

Graduates with a BS degree in physics are sought after and highly employable in both the private and public sectors. They typically find positions in industry, government agencies and labs, and teaching. Many graduates choose to continue their education in doctoral or master's programs in physics or physics-related areas such as astrophysics, applied physics, biophysics, geophysics, atmospheric science, imaging science, and engineering. Students also are well-prepared for entry into medical, law, or business school.

The physics degree is a four-year program with optional topics ranging from condensed matter to cosmology. Students are required to complete a capstone research project undertaken in their final year. Students also participate in advanced laboratory work and have opportunities to participate in faculty-led research projects.

Course of Study

The curriculum begins with mathematics, science, and liberal arts courses covering the breadth of the discipline from condensed matter to cosmology. In the third or fourth years, advanced topics are introduced such as statistical physics and quantum mechanics. You’ll also participate in advanced laboratory work and a capstone project.

Real World Experiences

Undergraduate research experiences are available with professors throughout the College of Science and are highly encouraged. These opportunities enable students to practice real-world lab application of the information they are studying. Cooperative Education is also highly recommended to gain experiences outside of RIT though not required for graduation.

Nature of Work

Some physicists use these principles in theoretical areas, such as the nature of time and the origin of the universe; others apply their physics knowledge to practical areas such as the development of advanced materials, electronic and optical devices, and medical equipment. They often design and perform science-based experiments, using sophisticated equipment, and then attempt to draw useful conclusions from their observations/analysis. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook)

Training/Qualifications

For jobs in basic research and development, a doctoral degree is usually required for physicists and astronomers. Those with bachelor’s degrees can work as technicians or research assistants in industrial environments including scientific labs, engineering, software development, and non-technical fields. Many of those with doctorates in physics and astronomy ultimately teach in higher education. (Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics O.O.H and American Institute of Physics Statistical Research Center)

Advantages

Graduates find employment opportunities with industrial, academic, and governmental agencies or continue their education in masters or doctoral programs in physics or physics-related areas such as astrophysics, biophysics, geophysics, atmospheric science, imaging science, and engineering. Students also may prepare for entry into medical, law, or business school.

https://www.rit.edu/study/physics-bs 

Students whose native language is not English must submit results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), PTE Academic or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Students may self-report their scores in the following ways:

  • On their application for admission
  • Via email at admissions@rit.edu
  • From your school/college counselor via mail or email

Admitted students will be required to submit their official scores once they choose to enroll at RIT.

All admitted students scoring in a conditional admission range will be tested by RIT's English Language Center upon arrival at RIT. The results of this testing will determine if English instruction for non-native speakers will be required before a student may begin academic courses. RIT also offers conditional admission where students can integrate English Language studies with their academic program.

If your scores fall below the conditional admission range, you may apply for English Language Center admission directly.

TOEFL - 79; PET - 58; IELTS - 6.5

If you have completed your most recent studies outside of the US and have demonstrated adequate resources to cover the entire cost of attending RIT, an I-20 will be sent with your acceptance letter.

Students who are awarded merit or need-based scholarships may use scholarships awarded as part of the documentation of support. The total support, which may include the merit or need-based scholarships if applicable, must total at least $70,000 USD in order for RIT to issue the I-20 or DS-2019 forms necessary to apply for a student visa.

If you will begin your studies at RIT within 5 months of attending a US secondary school, college or university, you will be asked to complete a SEVIS Transfer form with the assistance of your International Counselor.

Once we receive the SEVIS Transfer form, an acceptable Declaration of Financial Support and bank documentation, and you have sent RIT a non-refundable $500 enrollment deposit, your SEVIS record will be transferred from your previous school to RIT and an I-20 will be sent to you.

You may submit your fall application starting on August 1. Spring Semester or Summer Term applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Application Deadline                                                                                    November 1st          January 1st          January 15th
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$500 Deposit Deadline - Pay Deposit                                                       January 15th             February 15th      May 1st
Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.

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https://www.rit.edu/admissions/first-year-application 

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