Overview

The Physics program at the University of South Alabama allows for flexibility to the extent that the serious student can select related courses in biology, chemistry, geology, computer science, and engineering to prepare for a career in such interdisciplinary areas as biophysics, geophysics, oceanography, and environmental science.

Areas of study

Three options for a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics are offered.

One option (the Premedical Option) is for those students pursuing medicine as a career. Links to sample programs and requirements for each option are given in the degree General Comments sections of each Area of Study. Students pursuing a degree in Physics also must have a minor in another discipline. In addition, the Department of Physics offers a double major with the Meteorology program within the Department of Earth Sciences.

What Can I do with a Degree in Physics?

Physics offers challenging, exciting, and productive careers. As a career, physics covers many specialized fields -- from acoustics, astronomy, and astrophysics to medical physics, geophysics, and vacuum sciences.

Physics offers a variety of work activities-lab supervisor, researcher, technician, teacher, manager. Physics opens doors to employment opportunities throughout the world in government, industry, schools, and private organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Topics in Physics

Calculus-Based Physics

Modern Physics

Electricity and Magnetism

Electronics

Physical Mechanics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

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Priority deadlines.

International Summer deadline: March 1

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mobile, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

University of South Alabama International Application for Admission with the $35 processing fee
Academic records detailing course work completed in secondary schools with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 as calculated by the Office of International Admissions and Student Programs

English Proficiency Requirement

Applicants who are a citizens of or have completed secondary education in a country exempt from providing proof of English proficiency have the option to submit either and ACT (overall score of 19), SAT (overall score of 990), or English Proficiency Exam from the list above

Deposits - A non-refundable admissions deposit of $500 USD will be required of a student before an I-20 or DS-2019 is issued.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

22440 USD / year

≈ 22440 USD / year
Out-of-State

22440 USD / year

≈ 22440 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11220 USD / year

≈ 11220 USD / year

Living costs

Mobile

United States

801 - 1323 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Areas of study

What Can I do with a Degree in Physics?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Mobile

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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