About the course

The B.S. in Physics at UMass Lowell is designed to introduce both fundamental and applied aspects of physics. In addition to general physics foundation courses, you can select from a range of technical electives and specialty courses.At UMass Lowell, we offer three options, which lead to a wide range of career opportunities.

　　General Option provides a broad and solid grounding in physics. In addition to 60 credits of required physics courses, you can choose technical elective courses and non-physics electives in any of the engineering fields, computer science, mathematics, biology or chemistry.

　　UMass Lowell physics graduates are prepared to continue to graduate school or to launch careers in educational institutions, small businesses, industrial firms, government laboratories and non-profit research centers.Alumni from our program have worked at:

　　Canberra Industries, Inc.

　　Draper Laboratory

　　Dupont

　　Los Alamos National Lab

　　MIT Lincoln Labs Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Lowell
Fall (September), 2024	Lowell
Spring (January), 2025	Lowell
Fall (September), 2025	Lowell
Spring (January), 2026	Lowell

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Massachusetts - Lowell

You are considered a first-year student if you have not taken any post-secondary/college coursework. Your application should include your high school or secondary school records, including results from culminating or leaving examinations.

　　IELTS: First-year applicant: 6.50.

　　TOEFL: All applicants: 79.00

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　Practice and prepare

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

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