About the course
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is committed to ensuring that your campus experience is the best it can be. Thirkield Hall serves as the building for the Physics and Astronomy program. The mission of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Howard University is to strive for a recognized level of national and international excellence in research and teaching in physics and to assure that students of African American descent and other underrepresented groups are given the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential in physics. The Department has offered the baccalaureate degree since the early 1920's. The primary undergraduate goal of the Department of Physics and Astronomy is to produce a significant number of underrepresented minority students at the baccalaureate level who are prepared to enter graduate school in physics or pursue alternate careers in education,industry, medicine, etc. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
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Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available
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Entry requirements for Howard University
Submit Required Documents: All admission documents must be received before a decision can be rendered. All required documents can be viewed under Domestic Admission or International Admission. Unless otherwise noted, electronic submission (i.e. via Common App, an eTranscript system etc.) of documents is preferred. All non FTIC applicants may submit their transcripts electronically, if the college/university has an e-Transcript system. A score of 90 on the Internet based (IBT) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for applicants whose native language is not English. Only official reports from ETS will be accepted. Note: in lieu of the TOEFL (if not offered in your country), applicants may submit results from IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with an overall score of a 6.5.
English language requirements
6.5
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0
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