Overview

The Physics major at Towson University offers flexible options to prepare you for graduate study in fields such as physics, astrophysics, medicine and engineering. Or you may choose to go straight into professional practice as a teacher or physicist in industrial, governmental or institutional settings.

Undergraduate physics majors can choose from the following concentrations: general physics, applied physics, astrophysics and physics secondary education. Individualized programs emphasize optics, elementary particle physics, solid state physics, nanotechnology, electronics and nuclear physics.

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General Physics Concentration

The general physics concentration provides a broad base in physics with opportunities for in-depth study in a variety of specialized subjects. This concentration is recommended if you intend to pursue graduate school in physics.

Applied Physics Concentration

The applied physics concentration combines a thorough but flexible training in physics. You may develop a program emphasizing study in optics, astrophysics, or solid state physics. This concentration is recommended if you plan to pursue fundamental or applied research and development in industrial or government laboratories.

Astrophysics Concentration

The astrophysics concentration offers a strong, hands-on foundation in modern astronomical research. This concentration is recommended if you’re interested in working as a researcher or educator in an observatory, planetarium or laboratory.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Mechanics

Light and Color

Physics sound and music

General Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: Students who apply after the Regular Decision deadline, 1st February, are reviewed on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Towson, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your bachelor's degree application and $45 fee online.
Submit your secondary and post-secondary academic record(s).
Submit test results of English proficiency.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31332 USD / year

≈ 31332 USD / year
Out-of-State

31332 USD / year

≈ 31332 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12186 USD / year

≈ 12186 USD / year

Living costs

Towson

United States

1797 - 3043 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Towson

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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