Overview

Physicists investigate fundamental nature of the forces and particles, and the resultant states of matter, that make up the physical world. The Department of Physics and Astronomy at UMSL provides undergraduates with a broad-based education in the fundamental concepts of physics and the experimental and theoretical skills essential to practicing scientists. The Physics degree from University of Missouri–St. Louis offers students an opportunity to combine the rigorous study of physics with additional studies of languages and the liberal arts.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to demonstrate an of basic physics concepts including classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics
Students will demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding several advanced undergraduate areas of physics/astronomy, such as observational astrophysics, biophysics, quantum mechanics, or experimental design
Students will be skilled in problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical reasoning as applied to scientific problems
Students will be proficient in both written and oral communication of the results of scientific work
Students will have the skills necessary for conducting original scientific research as part of an interdisciplinary problem-solving team
Students will have the skills necessary to identify possible errors in scientific data, and to assess the significance of observed results

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cosmic Evolution Astronomy
Planets and Life in the Universe
The Violent Universe and the New Astronomy
Astronomy
Meteorology
Geology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Louis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Application form - Refer to the international student application and $40 application fee
Proof of English proficiency
Official transcripts - Students in their last year of high school should submit transcripts for all years completed thus far. Students who have completed high school must submit final transcripts and degree certificates or exam results.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39510 USD / year

≈ 39510 USD / year
Out-of-State

39510 USD / year

≈ 39510 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15870 USD / year

≈ 15870 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Louis

United States

1015 - 1530 USD / month

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