Bachelor of Science [B.S] Physics
After graduation our students are prepared to enter advanced study in physics, engineering, medicine, environmental sciences, astronomy, and other related disciplines.
students at the University of Central Florida are also prepared to begin careers in positions are varied as engineering physics, computational physics, and physics education. Undergraduate physics majors benefit from small class sizes, and are encouraged to be involved in individually designed senior projects working with a faculty advisor.
Physics majors can select from five distinct specializations to earn their physics degree, as described below in Section 4, Core Requirements, Advanced. While the various specializations share a common core of courses, they also enable students to prepare specifically for certain career paths. Students should consult their faculty advisors when deciding among these tracks.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $22479 | $22479 | $22479 | $22479 |
| Books and supply | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 |
| Total Fees | $23679 | $23679 | $23679 | $23679 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
- Official high school or homeschool transcript
- Official SAT or ACT score
- Official college transcript, if applicable (an initial transcript for application review, as well as a final copy once all college coursework, is completed and degree is posted)
- Official AICE, CLEP, IB, AP, GED, and TOEFL/IELTS score, if applicable, Application essay (strongly encouraged but not required)
- $30 nonrefundable application fee
- Apart from this, there are other ways for international students to establish their proficiency in the English language, such as:
- Minimum 520 EBRW rSAT or 480 critical reading SAT or 20 ACT (English section).
- An onsite assessment by UCF ELI faculty qualified to administer fluency in English language.
- Students must achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all courses taken that could meet major requirements.