About the course
This program includes a standard physics core curriculum, with research opportunities in the areas of astrophysics, condensed-matter physics, as well as quantum optics and quantum information science.The Physics Department typically has a total of about 50 graduate students, with roughly 2/3 in the Physics PhD program and 1/3 in the Atmospheric Physics PhD program. Graduate students in the Physics PhD program typically come with undergraduate degrees in physics or engineering, while students in the Atmospheric Physics program typically come with undergraduate degrees in physics, engineering, or atmospheric science. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
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Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available
How to apply
Entry requirements for University of Maryland
Undergraduate transcripts
GRE General Test scores (required)
GRE Physics Subject Test score (not required, but heavily recommended)
3 Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statement of Purpose
The Graduate School recommends applicants have at least a 3.0 GPA or ?B? average when applying. F
International applicants must have minimum TOEFL score of 80, but certain academic programs may require a higher score. The IELTS minimum is a total score of 6.5 for students wishing to study at UMBC
English language requirements
6.5
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0
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Further information
Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Maryland. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.
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