Overview

A physicist has a solid understanding of the fundamental laws of physics, which in turn can be applied to a wide area of scientific and engineering fields. Physicists develop skills in the areas of experimental, theoretical, and computational physics. As a result of the physicist’s solid and broad background, physicists can apply to a wide range of job opportunities, including national laboratories and research centers, industry, and Academia, all of which being present in the Bachelor's degree in Physics offered by The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Key Features

The department has established high standards in education by incorporating undergraduate research into the curriculum right from the beginning.

There are six states of the art laboratories in the department that house some of the most powerful lasers, remote control access to the world's largest radio telescope, atomic force microscopes, cryogenic materials research devices, and very powerful computer clusters.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Gravitational Wave Astronomy

Radio Astronomy

Applied Optics and Lasers

Nano-sciences

Astroinformatics

Biophysics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Texas City, 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.

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General requirements

You must submit a current copy of your valid passport to ensure that the spelling of your name is consistent on all non-immigrant and university documents.

Submit Financial Documentation.

If you have been offered a scholarship you will need to provide a copy of the award letter that includes a dollar amount of the scholarship.

Mexican nationals may apply for the Mexican Tuition Waiver Form and provide all financial documentation that it requires. This benefit allows for eligible students to pay in-state tuition.

For students who plan to attend on a visa status other than F-1 student status (TN, TD, H1-B, H-4, E1, E2, or other which allows you to study in the U.S.), proof of that valid status is required. Include copies of all immigration documents.

If you have applied for U.S. Residency but have not yet received it, you must submit copies of your latest immigration documents.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

22143 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22143 USD / year

≈ 22143 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9993 USD / year

≈ 9993 USD / year

Additional Details

Tuition for summer session: $4,842/semester (resident), $9,762/semester (non-resident)

Living costs

Texas City

United States

882 - 1634 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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Additional Details

Living costs

Texas City

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