Overview

Studying physics can be intellectually stimulating. Finally understanding why things happen the way they do—and being able to make predictions that can be tested—can be very fulfilling to an inquisitive mind. A bachelor’s degree in Physics - Astronomy from University of Tennessee Knoxville can open many doors: to more focused research, jobs in technology and computing, or any field where good analytical skills are required.

Why Study Physics?

Are you the type of person who takes things to pieces, just to see how they work? Have you ever wondered how an airplane stays in the air, or how the planets stay in orbit around the sun, or whence came all the elements that we and the earth around us are made of? Well then, physics may be the choice for you.

The UT Difference

We offer small classes for our majors, allowing professors to work with students through the course material (all courses are taught by faculty, not grad students). The flexibility of our curriculum allows students to tailor their education to fit their interests. We also have a strong and long-standing reputation for research, with many faculty at the cutting edge of their fields. We have strong ties with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (one of the largest government labs in the country) with several faculty having joint UT-ORNL appointments and many others using the facilities there.

The undergraduates are integrated into the research program and have worked on various research projects at the Spallation Neutron Source, the Large Hadron Collider, and labs across campus including the new Joint Institute for Advanced Materials. Students must meet requirements from the College of Arts and Sciences and may choose from one of three concentrations: academic, astronomy, or general. We also offer minors in physics and astronomy, as well as honors concentrations.

uTrack Requirements

Universal Tracking (uTrack) is an academic monitoring system designed to help students stay on track for timely graduation. In order to remain on track, students must complete the minimum requirements for each tracking semester, known as milestones. Milestones include successful completion of specified courses and/or attainment of a minimum GPA. uTrack requirements only affect full-time, degree-seeking students.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Mechanics

Thermal Physics

Electronics Laboratory

Quantum Mechanics

Modern Optics

Electricity and Magnetism

A Survey of Contemporary Physics

Modern Physics Laboratory

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Knoxville, United States

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 1443 other Bachelors in Physics in United States

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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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IELTS

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General requirements

Required

Go Vols (formerly VIP) application or the Common Application
$50 application fee
Official transcript(s)

English proficiency
One required essay—choose one of seven prompts

Optional

Recommendation letters (academic, professional, or personal)
Supporting statement
Standardized test scores

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30704 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30704 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

11560 USD / year

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Living costs

Knoxville

United States

885 - 1454 USD / month

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Why Study Physics?

uTrack Requirements

Programme Structure

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Duration

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Academic requirements

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