Study abroad
There are several ways to incorporate a semester or a year of
study abroad into the physics major program. The possibilities are too
numerous and varied to list, but here are some guidelines:
- Where physics courses are taught in English:
Duke physics majors have obtained transfer credit for upper level
physics courses taken in Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand.
In cases where the course offerings do not match the Duke curriculum
well, special arrangements can be made for supplemental work under the
supervision of a professor at the foreign institution. See the
Director of Undergraduate Studies for details.
- Where physics courses are not taught in English or you do not want to
take physics during your semester abroad:
If you feel comfortable taking physics in a foreign language, it is
likely that you can find a suitable substitute for any course
specifically required for the major. More typically, however, Duke
students choose not to take any physics while studying in a different
language. The AB program can easily accommodate a semester with no physics, and
with a little planning and consultation with the Director of Undergraduate Studies,
a BS program can generally be arranged. The one constraint is that PHY 264 and PHY 361 must be completed by the end of the junior year.
If you would like to incorporate a semester or year of study abroad
into your physics major program, begin by visiting the
Duke Global Education Office
for information about affiliated universities. After collecting the
relevant information about course offerings at the places that
interest you, make an appointment with the Director of Undergraduate
Studies to discuss your options.