MSc Atmospheric Physics

at University of Maryland Baltimore County

The MS is a terminal degree designed to prepare the graduate for immediate entry into the workforce as a practicing professional. The degree program is designed to offer students maximum flexibility, with most of the course requirements being electives. The minimum requirement for the MS degree is a total of 30 credit hours of which 18 credit hours must be taken at the 600 level or higher. Students are encouraged to choose the thesis option, although a non-thesis option is available.

The admission process is competitive, with selections determined by an Admissions Committee comprised of faculty members of the Department of Physics. The number of available admission slots varies from year to year based on faculty and financial resources. Applicants are required to submit undergraduate transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, a personal statement of purpose, a statement on commitment to inclusive excellence. The UMBC Department of Physics is not collecting GRE test scores for applications for admission in Fall 2023. If you report these scores, or any other information that is not requested as part of the application, we will not take them into account in your application evaluation.

The cost of studying at University of Maryland Baltimore County varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay $25146 annually, to study in University of Maryland Baltimore County.