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B.S. in Physics - General Physics Specialization University of Central Florida, USA

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Course summary

In this program, students can select from five distinct tracks such as general physics, materials physics, optics and lasers, computational physics, and astronomy to earn their physics degree. While the various tracks share a common core of courses, they also enable students to prepare specifically for certain career paths.

Program modules

The modules include Freshman Year - Fall 14 hrs: GEP 3 hrs; GEP 3 hrs; MAC 2311 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 4 hrs; CHM 2045C Chemistry Fundamentals I 4 hrs; Freshman Year - Spring 15 hrs: GEP 3 hrs; PHY 2048C Physics for Engineers and Scientists I 4 hrs; CHM 2046 Chemistry Fundamentals II 3 hrs; CHM 2046L Chemistry Fundamentals Laboratory 1 hr; MAC 2312 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II 4 hrs; Sophomore Year - Fall 17 hrs: COP 3502C Computer Science I 3 hrs; GEP 3 hrs; MAC 2313 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III 4 hrs; PHY 2049C Physics for Engineers and Scientists II 4 hrs; GEP 3 hrs; Sophomore Year - Spring 15 hrs: GEP 3 hrs; MAP 2302 Differential Equations 3 hrs; PHY 3101 Physics for Engineers and Scientists III 3 hrs; GEP 3 hrs; PHZ 3113 Introduction to Theoretical Methods of Physics 3 hrs; Junior Year - Fall 15 hrs: PHY 3802L Intermediate Physics Laboratory 3 hrs; PHY 3323 Electricity and Magnetism I 3 hrs; PHY 3513 Thermal and Statistical Physics 3 hrs; Core Course 3 hrs; Restricted Elective 3 hrs; Junior Year - Spring 15 hrs: GEP 3 hrs; PHY 3220 Mechanics I 3 hrs; PHY 4324 Electricity and Magnetism II 3 hrs; Restricted Elective 3 hrs; Restricted Elective 3 hrs; Senior Year - Fall 15 hrs: PHY 4604 Wave Mechanics I 3 hrs; Free Elective 3 hrs; Restricted Elective 3 hrs; Restricted Elective 3 hrs; PHY 4912 Independent Research 3 hrs; Senior Year - Spring 14 hrs: GEP 3 hrs; PHY 4605 Wave Mechanics II 3 hrs; Restricted Elective 3 hrs; Free Elective 2 hrs; Free Elective 3 hrs.

Entry requirement for international students

Students should have obtained a minimum TOEFL score of 80 (Internet based), 213 (Computer based), and 550 (Paper based); or an IELTS score of 6.5.

University of Central Florida accepts IELTS*

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Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

University Of Central Florida

Department name

College of Sciences, Department of Physics

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SHJT: 201-300

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School info

  • College of Graduate Studies The University of Central Florida (UCF ) is one of the most dynamic universities in the USA. Offering 216 degree programs , it has become an academic and research leader in numerous fields, such as optics , modeling and simulation , engineer ...read more