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Massachusetts Institute of Technology · United States

Physics

Bachelor of Science · Information not yet verified · Intake: Fall and spring course availability

Undergraduate physics programme combining foundational theory and experimental work.

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Entry requirements

The degree includes MIT General Institute Requirements, science subjects, humanities subjects, restricted electives and laboratory work.

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Modules

  • • Classical physics
  • • Quantum physics
  • • Statistical physics
  • • Experimental physics

Career outcomes

IndustryResearchFinancePublic policy

Extracurriculars that strengthen this application

Activities matched to this subject, with how each one is read by admissions teams. Always check eligibility and dates on the organiser's official site.

Breakthrough Junior Challenge

Tier 1 WinnerScience Communication

Global video competition explaining complex concepts in physics, life sciences, or math.

Eligibility: Ages 13-18 Global

Builds directly relevant mathematics, physics experience for Physics.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

Harvard Model Congress (HMC)

Tier 1Government Sim

Government simulation teaching American governance and bill writing.

Eligibility: High Schoolers

Builds directly relevant debate, politics experience for Physics.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

Princeton Model Congress (PMC)

Tier 1Government Sim

Oldest model congress in the US held in Washington, DC.

Eligibility: High Schoolers

Builds directly relevant debate, politics experience for Physics.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

We the People Constitutional

Tier 1 (Nationals)Civics & Law

Simulated congressional hearings testing constitutional knowledge.

Eligibility: High School Classes

Builds directly relevant debate, politics experience for Physics.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

NSDA Nationals - Public Forum

Tier 1Public Debate

Accessible team debate format focusing on current events, foreign affairs, and economic topics.

Eligibility: NSDA Qualifiers

Builds directly relevant debate, finance experience for Physics.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

USAYPT Physics Tournament

Tier 2Physics Debate

Physics debate tournament defending experimental research models.

Eligibility: High School Teams

Builds directly relevant debate, physics experience for Physics.

Admissions impact: Tier 2 — regional or competitive selection. Adds credible depth to an application and shows sustained subject commitment beyond the classroom.

Science Olympiad - Astronomy

Tier 2Astrophysics

Testing knowledge of stellar evolution, deep sky objects, and math astrophysics.

Eligibility: SciOly Teams

Builds directly relevant mathematics, physics experience for Physics.

Admissions impact: Tier 2 — regional or competitive selection. Adds credible depth to an application and shows sustained subject commitment beyond the classroom.

Junior State of America (JSA)

Tier 2 (Governor)Civic Leadership

Non-partisan student run organization promoting political debate.

Eligibility: JSA Members

Builds directly relevant debate, politics experience for Physics.

Admissions impact: Tier 2 — regional or competitive selection. Adds credible depth to an application and shows sustained subject commitment beyond the classroom.

No activity guarantees admission — these are ways to build evidence of genuine subject interest.

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Partially verifiedSource: MIT Course Catalog Last checked: 12 Oct 2026

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