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Bachelor of Science in Physics at University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico, United States

Programme overview

The B.S. in Physics with General Physics concentration is designed to prepare students for a career in physics-focused research and technology development. Our program will prepare students to attend graduate school in physics, astrophysics, or a related field.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences  |  Department: Physics & Astronomy  |  Duration: 120 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

There is a set of core courses all students take, which include basic math and physics courses plus a set of upper level physics laboratory and lecture courses. In addition to the core courses a student will take 18 credit hours following the specific requirements of either the General Physics or the Applied Physics concentration. A student must complete both the core as well as one of the concentrations in order to...

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to the major/department (admission to UNM is separate): For admission to any degree program in the department, within the College of Arts and Sciences, in any given semester, it is required that the student have passed PHYS 1310, or a more advanced physics course, with a grade of "C" or higher.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Freshmen may begin in the Summer, Fall or Spring terms after high school graduation; most students apply for the Fall term, when courses begin in August.

Freshman priority application dates: Fall term June 1; Spring term December 13; Summer term May 10. The application fee is $25 (non-refundable) or an approved fee waiver, and is valid for one year (four consecutive semesters). Standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, CLT) are not required for admission but may be helpful in some cases. Applications may be submitted online or on a hardcopy form.

Transfer priority application dates: Fall August 1; Spring December 1; Summer May 10. The application fee is $25 (non-refundable).

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.unm.edu/

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