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Pursuing Physics at Maryland offers numerous benefits, such as intimate class settings, exceptional instructors, and high-achieving peers. Our program features a dedicated physics curriculum taught exclusively by our professors, even for introductory courses. We emphasize that the most valuable physics learning happens beyond lectures, actively promoting undergraduate involvement in groundbreaking research alongside our globally renowned faculty. By engaging in research initiatives, students gain firsthand experience in conducting top-tier scientific investigations. A Maryland physics degree serves as a strong base whether you pursue advanced physics studies or enter diverse fields like engineering, tech, law, business, or education. Our driven physics undergraduates foster an energetic, collaborative learning environment while maintaining diverse passions ranging from music and athletics to visual arts and performing arts.
High school students and students with fewer than 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours of university-level credit beyond secondary school should apply as freshman applicants.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
University of Maryland passing score: 95
Maryland English Institute score: 94 or lower
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
University of Maryland passing score: 7
Maryland English Institute score: 6.5 or lower