Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Physics and Astronomy] From Amherst College

Amherst, MassachusettsLocation
CollegeSchool type
Estd1821established year
1849enrollment
Private (Not for Profit)

Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Physics and Astronomy)

4 years
Full Time
On Campus

₹63.7 L/Yr

$76,800 /Yr

Students who wish to major in Physics are required to complete the following coursework: 

  • A comprehensive introduction to the calculus: MATH 111, 121, and 211 
  • An introduction to the core physics concepts of mechanics (PHYS 123 or 116), electromagnetism (PHYS 124 or 117), oscillations and waves (PHYS 125), relativity and quantum mechanics (PHYS 225), and statistical mechanics (PHYS 230 or CHEM 361). 
  • One advanced course in laboratory or observational techniques (PHYS 226 or ASTR 337)
  • Three advanced elective courses on physics, the application of physics in other disciplines, or techniques used in physics. These courses must be approved by the chair of the department in consultation with the faculty of the department. At least one must be a 300-level PHYS course. At most one may be counted towards a second major. 

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Regular Decision Application Deadline Jan 3, 2024
Regular Decision Scholarship Application Deadline Jan 10, 2024

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees₹6365952 (USD 76800)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Total Cost₹586529
Health Insurance₹216840
Books and supply₹82890
Miscellaneous expenses₹248670
Other Fees₹38129

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • A high school diploma or its recognized equivalent is required before enrolling at Amherst College.
  • 3 Recommendations.
  • Optional Standardized Test Results for the SAT or ACT 

Indian Eligibility:

  • For international applicants required to submit evidence of English language proficiency,  requires the following test scores: TOEFL, IELTS.

Scores Required

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Go Clean ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 2.9 L/Yr$3,500Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
BL Mandhana ScholarshipsScholarship per student₹ 8.3 L/Yr$10,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
RD Sethna ScholarshipsScholarship per student₹ 12.4 L/Yr$15,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Forktip Women’s- Innovation ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Deutschland Stipendium ProgramScholarship per student₹ 3.6 L/Yr$4,363Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Novus Biological Scholarship ProgramScholarship per student₹ 1.2 L/Yr$1,500Level Of StudyAssociateTypeMerit-Based


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