As a highly ranked program among undergraduate institutions in the country, Millersville University's Physics degree allows students complete control of their education with more than nine different physics programs to choose from.
WHY STUDY THIS PROGRAM?
A degree in Physics at Millersville University allows for the greatest breadth of experience in all aspects of physics and mathematics. This program will equip students to solve complex problems, think clearly, work individually and in groups and to use the real world as a test of their skills, but not as a limit to their thoughts.
Students graduating with the B.S. in Physics are prepared to go on to graduate school in physics and engineering, or to enter the private sector in a technical area. Students have become doctors, technical writers, bioengineers and patent examiners.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
The Department of Physics offers a variety of programs leading to the baccalaureate degree with a major in physics.
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in physics involves the greatest depth in physics and mathematics. This program prepares you for employment in a technical position or for entrance into a graduate program,
A Bachelor of Science in Education includes a senior semester of practice teaching. Graduates are certified to teach secondary education physics.
The 4/2 program combines a B.S. degree in physics with a Master鈥檚 degree in engineering. You鈥檒l complete your B.S. at Millersville and enter Penn State's Graduate Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics. You can transfer up to six MU credits in physics and mathematics, shortening the time needed to complete your master鈥檚 degree.
3/2 programs are available in materials science from the University of Delaware. The program with Delaware gives you a B.A. in physics from Millersville and a master's in materials science.
All physics degrees require two semesters of research into an area of physics (experimental or theoretical) while outstanding students may also pursue departmental honors during their senior year. Participation in the departmental honors program is highly selective and offers students in an opportunity to strengthen their background in physics and to work closely with a faculty mentor on an extended research project.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Expected June, November 2025
Start date
January 2025
College of Science and Technology
Caputo Hall Room 206,
MILLERSVILLE,
Pennsylvania,
17551, United States
To be considered for admission to Millersville University, one must be a graduate of an approved secondary school or hold a General Educational Development (GED) high school equivalency diploma. Traditional students applying directly from high school must have completed a college preparatory curriculum. Generally, the student鈥檚 academic program should include four units of academic English; three units or more of academic mathematics, minimally including algebra I, algebra II and geometry; three units or more of academic science, including two or more units of laboratory science, biology and chemistry with lab and any other inquiry-based lab or technical science; and three or more units of academic social science coursework. Foreign language coursework at the secondary level is recommended but not required for admission consideration.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL iBT: 70; TOEFL pBT: 70; TOEFL ITP: 527; IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall band, no sub score lower than 5; Cambridge English Qualifications: 169; STEP-EIKEN: 2A; iTEP Academic: 4; PTE Academic: 50; Duolingo English Test: 105; Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC): 700; SAT (March 2016 or later): 500 & up on evidence-based reading & writing section; ACT: 21 & up on the English section; ELS: Level 112; Burlington VTest: B2.1; Skills for English: B2 (Pass); Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE): B2; Oxford ELLT - English Language Level Test: 6
Millersville University has a rolling deadline. However, we do recommend students to apply at least two months prior to the beginning of the start of a semester to ensure enough time for immigration processing at U.S. embassies and consulates overseas. With this in mind, we suggest the following advisory deadlines: Fall - June 1; Spring - November 1.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
