Overview

The Physics programme at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) offers excellent training in disciplines such as astrophysics, condensed matter physics, quantum optics and quantum information science. Opportunities abound for interactions with faculty and students in disciplines outside the department, such as electrical and mechanical engineering and physical chemistry.

Key facts

Graduates frequently continue on to postdoctoral fellowships in academia, high-tech jobs in private industry, or roles in government labs or agencies such as NASA and NIST. UMBC has strong links to NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in nearby Greenbelt, MD. The UMBC physics department offers a wealth of opportunities while still being small enough to promote a close-knit, collegial environment, including an active Physics Graduate Student Association.

All international applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Admissions Committee Chair by e-mail before beginning the application process for information about their eligibility and any special requirements. This initial e-mail should include the applicant’s undergraduate GPA and TOEFL scores.

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Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The PhD programme requires a minimum of 52 credits of core and elective courses.

Students must pass a Qualifying Exam consisting of 4 sections: Classical Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, and Electricity and Magnetism by the beginning of their 4th semester in the programme.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore Highlands, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants are required to submit undergraduate transcripts, 3 recommendation letters, and a personal statement.

GRE tests are not required or requested, and any submitted scores will not be taken into consideration. Other information not specifically requested as part of the application will also not be taken into consideration.

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Tuition Fees

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26838 USD / year

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