Overview

This program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell offers three options, which lead to a wide range of career opportunities.

General Option provides a broad and solid grounding in physics. In addition to 60 credits of required physics courses, you can choose technical elective courses and non-physics electives in any of the engineering fields, computer science, mathematics, biology or chemistry.
Astronomy and Astrophysics Option focuses on studies of celestial objects and phenomena beyond our planet earth. Specialty courses include optical system design, scientific computing, computerized data-acquisition, image processing and statistical data analysis.
Radiological Health Physics Option involves the study of the effects of radiation and radioactivity on life processes.

Careers

UMass Lowell Physics graduates are prepared to continue to graduate school or to launch careers in educational institutions, small businesses, industrial firms, government laboratories and non-profit research centers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Experimental Physics
Physical Properties of Matter
Vibration and Sound Lab
Optics and Waves
Electromagnetism
Nuclear Instrumentation
Mechanics
Statistical Thermodynamics
Solid State Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lowell, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

A non-refundable application fee or fee waiver.
Your application should include your high school or secondary school records, including results from culminating or leaving examinations.
Scores from the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) or the American College Test (ACT) will be required, along with an essay and a letter of recommendation.

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

36610 USD / year

≈ 36610 USD / year
Out-of-State

36610 USD / year

≈ 36610 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16814 USD / year

≈ 16814 USD / year

Additional Details

New England Regional Program: $29,158 per year

Living costs

Lowell

United States

1130 - 2341 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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