Overview

Basic Degree Information/Description

Students in the The Physics program of The University of Texas at San Antonio will have opportunities to choose Special Topics courses taught by the UTSA Physics faculty and core scientists from the Southwest Research Institute Space Science and Engineering Division, covering various topics in the fields of biophysics and biomedical physics; space physics and astrophysics to include heliospheric physics, magnetospheric physics, planetary science, computational fluid dynamics, cosmology, and space weather. Other special topics courses will include theoretical physics to include general relativity, cosmology, advanced condensed matter physics, quantum field theory and particle physics.

Why pursue an M.S. in Physics at UTSA?

Offers both a Thesis and a Non-Thesis degree option.

Currently the 5th largest Graduate program in Physics in Texas.

Students electing a thesis option have the opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge areas of research, quality of research and productivity.

Small program where students have a true chance of one-on-one time with their advisors and other faculty members.

Nominated for the STAR awards of the THECB.

Joint program with the Space Science Dvision of the Southwest Research Institute.

Career Options Available for a Physics graduate

Academic research or research in industry including sectors such as hi-tech, semiconductor, biotech, pharma, advanced nonmaterials, lasers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classical Mechanics

Electrodynamics

Statistical Mechanics

Quantum Mechanics

Plasma Physics and Magnetohydrodynamics

Solid State Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-05-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university and a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in upper division undergraduate coursework, preferably in physics

A completed a Graduate School application

Official transcripts from all institutions attended. All international transcripts must be recorded in English or officially translated to English along with an evaluation of the transcripts from Foreign Credentials Service of America

A minimum of two letters of recommendation

Applicants must submit scores from the general Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

English language proficiency test scores

Background or remedial courses in physics may be required to remove deficiencies

Tuition Fee

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International

28282 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28282 USD per year during 12 months.
National

28282 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28282 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

9734 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9734 USD per year during 12 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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