Program Overview
The Physics at Baylor University is a Master programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Physics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,583 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
- Location: Texas City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Physics programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Graduate Physics Colloquium
- Classical Mechanics I
- Electromagnetic Theory I
- Electromagnetic Theory II
- Statistical Mechanics
- Mathematical Physics I
- Quantum Mechanics I
- Quantum Mechanics II
- Advanced In-Situ Instrumentation Techniques
- Classical Mechanics II
- Solid State Physics
- Fundamentals of Stellar Structure and Evolution
- General Relativity
- Space Plasma Physics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
For admission to major graduate study in physics, students must satisfy the following requirements:
- Thirty-two semester hours of undergraduate physics, including six semester hours of 4000-level courses in physics.
- Eighteen semester hours in undergraduate mathematics, including differential equations.
- Acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE). The Graduate Record Examination Subject Test in physics is optional.
- International students must also take the TOEFL exam and earn a score on it of at least 80. International students who have earned, or are in the process of earning, an undergraduate or graduate degree from a college or university in United States are exempt from this requirement and need not take the TOEFL.
- Transcripts: Yearly or semester records from each college or university attended that indicate the number of lecture and/or laboratory hours per week, per course, and the grade received in each course.
- Diplomas/Proof of Degree/Academic Certificates: will be required for each degree you have received. The documents will include the title and date of the degree conferred.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,583 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 1,583 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Baylor University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Baylor University
Baylor University
Waco, United States
Baylor University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months