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BA Physics at University of Texas at Arlington

University of Texas at Arlington, United States

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics is intended for students who seek a broader education while retaining a firm foundation in Physics. Physics majors are encouraged to participate in research projects for course credit or financial reward under faculty guidance. This allows undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience in a variety of research disciplines, including astrophysics, biophysics, computational physics, high-energy physics, medical physics, optics, space physics, and theoretical and experimental condensed matter physics.

Faculty: College of Science  |  Department: Physics  |  Duration: 120 credit hours  |  Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 120 credit hours. Required courses listed include: Calculus III; Differential Equations & Linear Algebra; Mathematical Methods Of Physics; Introduction To Modern Physics; Modern Physics Laboratory; Intermediate Electricity And Magnetism.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college admission applies to this major unless stated: Students considering a Physics major should schedule an appointment with the undergraduate advisor in Physics to discuss admissions criteria and degree options.

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer. Application priority dates for first-year students: Fall February 15, Spring October 15, Summer April 1.

Transfer students: priority dates are Fall March 1, Spring October 15, Summer April 1.

First-year application priority dates: Fall February 15, Spring October 15, Summer April 1. Applications are accepted after the priority date. Apply through the Common Application or ApplyTexas. SAT/ACT scores are optional but encouraged. The College of Architecture, Planning & Public Affairs has its own priority dates and deadlines.

Transfer application priority dates: Fall March 1, Spring October 15, Summer April 1. Apply through ApplyUTA or ApplyTexas. Minimum transfer GPA is 2.25. Scholarship deadlines: Fall March 1, Spring November 1.

International first-year application priority dates: Fall February 15, Spring October 15, Summer April 1. Non-U.S. transcripts are evaluated by FCSA for a $90.00 USD processing fee.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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