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Physics lies at the heart of scientific discovery, explaining phenomena from molecular interactions to cosmic events. This fundamental science has given rise to transformative technologies like semiconductors, lasers, and electron microscopes. Physics professionals contribute significantly to aerospace engineering and the creation of advanced electronic and optical devices. Our Physics and Astronomy Department boasts specialists in diverse fields including laser technology, computational methods, material science, space science, and physics pedagogy. The department consistently secures about $1.8 million per year in external research grants.
U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited, and approved institution from a country outside of the U.S. A 2.5 GPA (from the 0.0-4.0 U.S. grading scale) in the last degree completed or a 2.5 GPA in the last two years of full-time study.
English Language Proficiency: IELTS: 6.5; TOEFL – 80 (IBT), paper based – 550, Computer based – 213; Pearson Test of English (PTE) – 53.