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Physics explores the fundamental nature of matter, energy, and their interactions. It examines everything from our immediate surroundings to the vast cosmos, serving as the bedrock for sciences like chemistry, biology, and earth sciences. Whether investigating cosmic origins or nanoscale phenomena, physics aims to unravel nature's deepest mysteries. This discipline strives for a comprehensive understanding of matter and energy across all scales - from subatomic particles to galactic structures. Physicists employ diverse methods and tools to study these vastly different realms, from quantum particles to everyday materials to the architecture of the universe itself.
All students will be expected to have completed the pre-university curriculum (Secondary School/High School) in their country prior to enrolling at UNC-Chapel Hill. English Language Tests: TOEFL minimum is 100; IELTS minimum is 7.0; PTE minimum is 68.