About the course

The graduate certificate program in Physics will provide students with a thorough training in the basic physics concepts. This program is appropriate for those who are graduates in other related fields such as engineering, mathematical, chemical sciences and also physics majors who want further training in physics but do not want to go through the rigors of a graduate degree program. The focus is on exposure to basic concepts, which will also be helpful for graduates planning to be secondary school teachers. The courses will strengthen skills that will allow them to improve their job prospects and also to enter graduate degree programs. The program contains topics from both modern and classical physics. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	El Paso
Fall (August), 2024	El Paso
Spring (January), 2025	El Paso
Fall (August), 2025	El Paso
Spring (January), 2026	El Paso

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Texas - El Paso

Applicants must be awarded a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution by the start of the first term of graduate study.

　　Current unofficial transcripts must be uploaded with your application and are used by the reviewing committee as one factor in determining your eligibility for admission to the graduate program of your choice. Official transcripts must be sent after you have been notified that you are admitted. A statement of purpose is often described as a personal essay and gives you the opportunity to provide a narrative of your background, academic, professional and personal achievements. Your resume is a summary of your academic and professional credentials, skills, prior employment and volunteer history. Generally a resume is one to two pages in length. Letters of recommendation. The criteria for admission in to the graduate certificate program will be similar to that of the MS program. The students will be required to have BS in physics or in a related field such as chemistry, mathematics, engineering, who have completed the PHYS 3351, PHYS 4341, PHYS 4355 or equivalents. The admission to graduate school and a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.

　　TOEFL IBT – 79, TOEFL PBT – 550, IELTS - 6.5 Overall Band.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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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 Texas - El Paso. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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