The study of physics is an attempt to understand the physical universe in as fundamental a way as possible. As a physics major, you鈥檒l examine the mathematical relationships that exist among the physical entities of the world, and, in particular, try to discover the general principles that govern the behavior of the macroscopic and microscopic universe.
Sample Courses: PHYS 240: Sun and Earth: Concepts and Connections PHYS 406: Modern Physics PHYS 462: Space Weather Seminar
Potential Careers: Solar Physicist Materials Scientist Laser Engineer
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September 2025
School of Arts and Sciences
The Catholic University of America,
620 Michigan Avenue NE,
WASHINGTON,
District Of Columbia,
20064, United States
International students applying to Catholic University must have successfully completed a university preparatory course of study at a secondary school (a minimum of 12 years of primary and secondary school training comprising the equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma).
Acceptable Test Scores
TOEFL - 80 Internet (should have at least 20 out of 30 in each category); 150 Paper; 213 Computer.
IELTS - 6.5 (individual test module scores are also reviewed in addition to the overall score to ensure proficiency)
Duolingo - 105
PTE - 58
Application deadline for Fall semester (Sept. to Dec.): Nov. 1 - Early Action and Early Decision I application deadline; Feb. 1 - Regular Decision and Early Decision II application deadline.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Catholic University is an academically and spiritually driven research university with a diverse student population, based in Washington, D.C., USA
