Overview

Southern University and A&M College at Baton Rouge is a historically Black, public, Land Grant institution of higher education whose mission comprises quality instruction, research, and service.

Mission

The Physics programs mission is twofold:

(a) to affords opportunities for a diverse student body to gain a high quality education in Physics by providing courses in physics, engagement in scholarly scientific research and enabling our graduates to develop the confidence to be successful upon leaving our program

(b) to enable students in other nonphysics specific disciplines, for example, the other physical sciences, engineering and computer sciences and non-science related studies, the opportunity to develop a degree of scientific literacy.

The Physics Program recognizes that students have a variety of career objectives. Some may intend to enter industry directly or to continue graduate studies.

What can I do with a BS degree in Physics?

Teaching at middle through high school levels (Grades 6-12) 

To teach at a junior or community college level you will need an MS degree 
Entry level engineering technical positions.

Enrolling in Graduate school: to work on the MS or PhD in physics or a degree in engineering, other science related field and Patent Law.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nanomaterial and nanotechnology
Magnetic and electron transport of materials
Low temperature physics and safe cryogen handling
Energy Conversion and Storage Technologies and Solid-State Ionics
Computational Physics and Simulations of Fluids
Astrophysics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baton Rouge, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A score of 500 or above on the TOEFL(submit original)

Official High School Transcript

Official /Original West African Examination Scores for students of West Africa

Current NOTARIZED Affidavit of Financial Support (Original)

Copy of Immunization Form

Copy of your resident card

Letter of Good Conduct

A minimum score of 500 on the TOEFL or a score of 5 on the IELTS

High School GPA of 2.5 or better

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

9958 USD / year

≈ 9958 USD / year
Out-of-State

9958 USD / year

≈ 9958 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9958 USD / year

≈ 9958 USD / year

Living costs

Baton Rouge

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Mission

What can I do with a BS degree in Physics?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Baton Rouge

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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