Baltimore,
MD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Physics in Baltimore United States | University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Baltimore United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,308
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
A Bachelor of Science in Physics prepares students for direct entry into professional careers or serves as a foundation for graduate studies. The department provides physics programs at the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and PhD levels, backed by more than 20 tenure-track faculty members. Additionally, the department fosters a dynamic and expanding research program, focusing on key areas: Astrophysics (studying active galactic nuclei, relativistic jets, and cosmic large-scale structures) Atmospheric Physics (exploring radiative transfer, Lidar technology, satellite remote sensing, and atmospheric dynamics) Condensed Matter Physics (investigating THz science, molecular electronics, nanomaterials, and hybrid material interfaces) Physics Education (emphasizing secondary education and collaborative/guided learning approaches) Quantum Optics and Information Science (advancing quantum computing and imaging technologies) As one of the fastest-growing physics departments nationwide, UMBC's Physics Department has undergone significant transformation over the past 15 years: Tenure-track faculty numbers have increased twofold Research faculty now exceeds 20 members PhD and MS programs launched in Physics and Atmospheric Physics Graduate student enrollment has surpassed 50 full-time candidates
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
In the Education section you will enter your high school grades and current courses. Some colleges also need you to self report your high school transcript. You can check out your Courses & Grades section to learn more.
If you have attended a postsecondary institution, such as a college or university, outside the United States, submit course by course credentials evaluated through one of the following evaluation services.
Documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
Request an official transcript from your high school. Counselors may send us your transcripts electronically through the Common App School Report or they may mail a transcript to our office.
Duolingo English Proficiency Test: 115
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 80
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5
SAT (Evidence-Based Reading Writing Section): 500
Cambridge English Qualification: Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 176
English composition at a U.S. College/University: grade of C or better
Average GPA: 3.96
Average SAT Score: 1303 (2-part)
Average ACT Composite Score: 25.7
If you have attended a postsecondary institution, such as a college or university, outside the United States, submit course by course credentials evaluated through one of the following evaluation services.
Documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
Request an official transcript from your high school. Counselors may send us your transcripts electronically through the Common App School Report or they may mail a transcript to our office.
Duolingo English Proficiency Test: 115
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 80
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5
SAT (Evidence-Based Reading Writing Section): 500
Cambridge English Qualification: Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 176
English composition at a U.S. College/University: grade of C or better
Average GPA: 3.96
Average SAT Score: 1303 (2-part)
Average ACT Composite Score: 25.7
Tuition
USD
30,308