About Physics - Bachelor's (ba, Bs) in University of Texas At Arlington

The Bachelor of Science in physics degree is recommended for those students desiring to persue science and technology careers, attend medical school, pursue a minor or double major in an engineering discipline, teach physics at the middle or high schools levels, or pursue advanced gradute study and research at the master's or doctoral levels.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The undergraduate physics program can be completed within four years and offere many flavors of physics major, such as Bachelor of Science in physics, physics with engineering emphasis, physics with medical school preparation, and Bachelor of Arts in physics. It prepares the students for careers in science and technology or medical school, and when combined with certification through UTeach it prepares students for middle school or high school teaching careers.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Process engineer
• Software engineer
• Applications engineer
• Inside sales engineer
• Research analyst
• Lab technician
• Web developer
• Programmer
• High school physics teacher
• Junior high science teacher

Academic qualification equivalents 

Please be advised that UTA is test score optional for admission through summer 2023. If you apply for admission without these test scores your application will be evaluated based on high school records such as GPA, class rank, courses taken and other relevant criteria. However, test scores can help in determining admissions decisions and scholarship opportunities.

NON-TRADITIONAL SECONDARY EDUCATION (NON-RANKING HIGH SCHOOLS, HOMESCHOOL & GED)

In accordance with Texas Senate Bill 1543, if you present evidence of the completion of a nontraditional secondary education without an official class rank, UTA will assign a class rank for you. This assigned class rank will be comparable to the average class rank of other applicants with equivalent SAT or ACT scores. Once the rank has been assigned, students must meet requirements above.  UTA requires official transcript or proof of GED to show completion of a non traditional secondary degree.

English language requirements

Submit official TOEFL test scores if you are from a non-native English speaking country. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 for the paper based test, and 79 on the internet based test. For IELTS we require a minimum score of 6.5. UTA also accepts Duolingo with a required minimum score of 105.

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