Overview
Both Physics options at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley require 30 semester credit hours for successful completion.
Key Features
- Accredited, cutting-edge degree program
- Experienced, dedicated faculty
- Demonstrated student success in research, professional certification and career advancement
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Classical Mechanics
- Electrodynamics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Graduate Seminar
- Optics
- Applied Electromagnetics
- Structure and Function of Biological Molecules
- Special Topics in Physics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Rolling admission for national students.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Physics Mathematics View 608 other Masters in Physics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
- Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV).
- Submission of a statement of research interest and career goals which should clearly articulate why the student wants to enter the Physics Graduate program and what are his/her long-term career goals.
- Submission of two letters of recommendation that should mention concrete examples of applicant's prior research experience and highlight strength and weaknesses of the applicant in his/her proposed area of specialization.
- GRE General Test with a minimum Quantitative score of 161 for clear admission. No waiver of the GRE test if the applicant has completed a previous master's degree.
Tuition Fee
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International
15676 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7838 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
15676 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7838 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
8332 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4166 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Texas City
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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