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The Engineering Physics Program, administered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy, caters to students with a dual interest in a specific engineering discipline and the underlying physics and mathematics. Its purpose is to deliver an accredited Bachelor of Science degree that integrates a structured series of engineering courses with a rigorous undergraduate physics curriculum. The program aims to equip graduates for immediate career entry or advanced studies in engineering or physics.
Graduates of the University of Maine Engineering Physics Program are prepared to:
Leverage the degree's adaptability to work effectively within a varied and advanced technical workforce, applying engineering and scientific expertise gained at UMaine across diverse sectors.
Enhance their technical and professional abilities through ongoing self-education, formal courses, professional certification, or graduate studies in science, engineering, business, or related areas.
Promote the field and their own growth by demonstrating integrity, effective communication, collaborative skills, and leadership.
Acknowledge the value of community involvement and champion the essential contributions of engineering and science to societal progress.
A graduating high school student (regardless of number of college credits taken while in high school) or a high school graduate or GED recipient who has attempted fewer than 12 college credits after graduation and is applying to a four-year bachelor’s degree program.
TOEFL (including the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition) – minimum score of 79 (iBT) or 550 (paper-based test) .
TOEFL Essentials – minimum score of 8.5. .
IELTS (including the IELTS Indicator online test) – minimum score of 6.5. .
PTE (Pearson Test of English) – minimum score of 53. .
DET (Duolingo English Test) – minimum score of 105.
Application deadline - Fall Admission: March 1; Spring Admission: November 1