Overview

We offer a bachelor degree in Physics at the University of New Orleans. Physicists are typically employed in high-tech, research and development positions in industry, government laboratories or education.

For more information on careers in Physics, check out the American Physical Society's website for career pages for physics students and those interested in career opportunities with a physics degree. There are nine hours of science or engineering electives plus 19 additional free electives which gives students the flexibility to choose a minor or to tailor their education to their career choice.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles of physics including classical and quantum mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and thermodynamics.

Demonstrate the ability to apply fundamental principles of physics in a variety of advanced topics such as condensed matter, materials science, signals analysis, optics, and computational physics.

Demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a research environment, including the use of instrumentation and computer, experimental design, and analysis of results.

Develop problem-solving skills using mathematical and computational tools as applied to the solution of physical problems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Astronomy
Modern Physics for Science and Engineering
Classical Mechanics
Computational Physics
Quantum Physics of Atoms, Solids, and Nuclei
Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-19 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-14 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-10 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Orleans, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Financial Support Form
Official high school transcripts must be sent directly from the school. The transcripts must be in the original language, accompanied by an official English translation.
Must have achieved at least a 2.5 core GPA, as calculated by UNO Admissions.

In addition, students must have the minimum ACT/SAT scores:

Math Test Scores: ACT 19 or SAT 510
English Test Scores: ACT 18 or SAT 500 (Evidence-based Reading & Writing)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14290 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14290 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9454 USD / year

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Living costs

New Orleans

United States

1125 - 2151 USD / month

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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

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Duration

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