Physics M.S.
Expand Your Knowledge Base
Your Master of Science in Physics from University of Houston-Clear Lake will provide you with a deeper understanding of the essential science used in many of the engineering disciplines and in the space industry. This course of study will primarily prepare you for earning a Ph.D. through advanced research in Physics and Astronomy, as well as expand the knowledge base of practicing engineers.
Further Your Education
This degree will prepare you to compete in job market in industry as well as in academia.
Applicants for candidacy should have a Bachelor of Science degree in a physical sciences,
mathematics or engineering disciplines. You will become an expert problem solver as
well as increase your knowledge of several aspects of Physics and Astronomy. All students
potentially interested in completing a Ph.D. in Physics should apply to both UHCL
and UH before beginning graduate level coursework.
Within this degree, you can also choose a specialization in Technical Management.
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Admission Requirements
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Admission Deadline
Standard Graduate Admission Deadline
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ApplicationA standard university application is required.
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Requirements
- 3.0 GPA
- GRE Total Score of 290 (140 Verbal + 150 Quantitative)
- GRE Essay of 3.5
- Additional Requirements – Undergraduate degree in Physical Sciences discipline, Mathematics and/or Engineering; Other degrees may apply if the coursework meets the preparation requirements in the catalog
Degree Requirements
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Lake! Learn more about the courses required to succeed here in the College of Science
and Engineering.
Cost Information
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Deadlines for Applying
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FallNew Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
Returning UHCL Students - August 15 -
SpringNew Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
Returning UHCL Students - January 15 -
SummerNew Degree-Seeking Students - May 1
Returning UHCL Students - May 25
Please note, some graduate programs have special deadlines and requirements. For more information, go to How to Apply as a Graduate Student. Check the status of your application online through E-Services using your UHCL student ID.
The UHCL application is available online through Apply Texas. The online application is scheduled to close for Graduate students after the Formal UHCL Student deadline of each semester.
Applying After the Priority Deadline
New, non-degree seeking, and returning UHCL students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information. A $50.00 Late Registration Fee or $50.00 Late Payment may apply.
Review the UHCL Academic Calendar for registration and payment dates and deadlines.
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Fall
Final Deadline - April 1
Document Deadline - April 15
Early Deadline - February 4 (Computer Science, Computer Information System, Data Science, Software Engineering)
Document Deadline - February 15 -
Spring
Final Deadline - October 1
Document Deadline - October 15
Early Deadline - August 1 (Computer Science, Computer Information System, Data Science, Software Engineering)
Document Deadline - August 15 -
Summer*
Final Deadline - March 1
Document Deadline - March 15
Early Deadline - February 4 (Computer Science, Computer Information System, Data Science, Software Engineering)
Document Deadline - February 15
For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.
Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline
*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Physics M.S. Faculty

Serkan Caliskan
Assistant Professor of Physics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3764
Email: caliskan@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM-2212

David Garrison
Interim Associate Dean, Professor and Former Chair of Physics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3796
Email: garrison@uhcl.edu
Office: B3611

Tej Limbu
Assistant Professor of Physics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3816
Email: limbu@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2216

Samina S. Masood
Associate Professor of Physics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3781
Email: masood@uhcl.edu
Office: B3525-8

Walter Thompson
Lecturer of Physics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3768
Email: ThompsonW@UHCL.edu
Office: B3321

Paul Withey
Program Chair of Physics, Associate Professor of Physics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3799
Email: Withey@UHCL.edu
Office: B3531