Physics M.S. | University of Houston-Clear Lake

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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 PhD 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 PhD in Physics should apply to both UHCL and UH before beginning graduate level coursework.

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Admission Requirements

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Physics M.S.
Admission Deadline

Standard Graduate Admission Deadline
Application

A standard university application is required.
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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Deadlines for Applying

Graduate Deadlines
Fall 2017

New Degree Seeking - August 1
Priority* - August 14
Final* and Session Start - August 28
Spring 2018

New Degree Seeking - December 1
Priority* - September 1
Final* and Session Start - January 16

*Former/Non-degree seeking/Certificate Graduate Students applicants who apply after the priority deadline can expect to go through late registration. $50 late registration fee will be assessed.

International Deadlines
Fall

Priority – March 1
Final – June 1
Spring

Priority – August 1
Final – November 1
Summer

Priority – February 1
Final – April 1

*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

**Freshman will not be accepted for Summer semester

Locations

University of Houston-Clear Lake

2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600

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Accreditations and Distinctions

UHCL is one of only 10 U.S. universities with computing programs accredited under three different curriculum guidelines of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Inc. The College of Science and Engineering’s undergraduate degree plan in computer engineering is accredited by the ABET’s Engineering Accreditation Commission, while its Computer Accreditation Commission has accredited our undergraduate degree plans in computer science and computer information systems. The organization’s Applied Science Commission has accredited the undergraduate environmental science sub-plans for safety and industrial hygiene. Our chemistry degree program is accredited by the American Chemical Society.