Graduate Pathway in Physics
An INTO USF Graduate Pathway program in Physics will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at University of South Florida. After successfully completing the Pathway program, you are guaranteed to enter your next semester of study. This transition to university from an INTO program is called progression.
Want to customize your studies to suit you? We’d love to see you on campus, but if you are unable to travel, our flexible learning options allow you to start your degree right away, wherever you are, on-campus or online.
Course features
- Develop your knowledge and skills through active learning in your chosen subject area.
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Adapt to studying in the US with a strong focus on study and research skills.
- Improve your English level and develop the vocabulary for your chosen degree subject.
- Students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills through internships after completing course work.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, or IELA 176 (169 in all subscores), or Duolingo 105. |
| Academic requirements: | 4-year undergraduate degree in Physics or related field (Chemistry, Mathematics). Equivalent of a 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Grade of B or higher in at least 4 of the 6 physics courses listed: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism I, Math Methods, Classical Mechanics, Modern Physics or Stat-Mech/Thermo. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $4,000 to $8,000 per year per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2021 | 9 December 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$18,100 |
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-12 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
3.25 GPA. At least one A grade in core graduate courses, and no grade lower than B. No Incomplete or Withdraw grades. Recommendation/Reference. GRE on file. Résumé or CV. Statement of Purpose.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5 (5.0 in all subscores), PTEA 44, Completion of Academic English Level 5, Password Test Level 6, IELA 169 (162 in all subscores), or Duolingo 95. |
| Academic requirements: | 4-year undergraduate degree in Physics or related field (Chemistry, Mathematics). Equivalent of a 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Grade of B or higher in at least 4 of the 6 physics courses listed: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism I, Math Methods, Classical Mechanics, Modern Physics or Stat-Mech/Thermo. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $4,000 to $8,000 per year per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2021 | 6 May 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$31,470 |
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-12 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
3.25 GPA. At least one A grade in core graduate courses, and no grade lower than B. No Incomplete or Withdraw grades. Recommendation/Reference. GRE on file. Résumé or CV. Statement of Purpose.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, or IELA 176 (169 in all subscores), or Duolingo 105. |
| Academic requirements: | 4-year undergraduate degree in Physics or related field (Chemistry, Mathematics). Equivalent of a 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Grade of B or higher in at least 4 of the 6 physics courses listed: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism I, Math Methods, Classical Mechanics, Modern Physics or Stat-Mech/Thermo. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $4,000 to $8,000 per year per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 16 August 2022 | 9 December 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-12 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
3.25 GPA. At least one A grade in core graduate courses, and no grade lower than B. No Incomplete or Withdraw grades. Recommendation/Reference. GRE on file. Résumé or CV. Statement of Purpose.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5 (5.0 in all subscores), PTEA 44, Completion of Academic English Level 5, Password Test Level 6, IELA 169 (162 in all subscores), or Duolingo 95. |
| Academic requirements: | 4-year undergraduate degree in Physics or related field (Chemistry, Mathematics). Equivalent of a 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Grade of B or higher in at least 4 of the 6 physics courses listed: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism I, Math Methods, Classical Mechanics, Modern Physics or Stat-Mech/Thermo. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $4,000 to $8,000 per year per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 16 August 2022 | 5 May 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-12 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
3.25 GPA. At least one A grade in core graduate courses, and no grade lower than B. No Incomplete or Withdraw grades. Recommendation/Reference. GRE on file. Résumé or CV. Statement of Purpose.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, or IELA 176 (169 in all subscores), or Duolingo 105. |
| Academic requirements: | 4-year undergraduate degree in Physics or related field (Chemistry, Mathematics). Equivalent of a 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Grade of B or higher in at least 4 of the 6 physics courses listed: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism I, Math Methods, Classical Mechanics, Modern Physics or Stat-Mech/Thermo. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $4,000 to $8,000 per year per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2021 | 9 December 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$18,100 |
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-12 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
3.25 GPA. At least one A grade in core graduate courses, and no grade lower than B. No Incomplete or Withdraw grades. Recommendation/Reference. GRE on file. Résumé or CV. Statement of Purpose.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5 (5.0 in all subscores), PTEA 44, Completion of Academic English Level 5, Password Test Level 6, IELA 169 (162 in all subscores), or Duolingo 95. |
| Academic requirements: | 4-year undergraduate degree in Physics or related field (Chemistry, Mathematics). Equivalent of a 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Grade of B or higher in at least 4 of the 6 physics courses listed: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism I, Math Methods, Classical Mechanics, Modern Physics or Stat-Mech/Thermo. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $4,000 to $8,000 per year per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2021 | 6 May 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$31,470 |
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-12 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
3.25 GPA. At least one A grade in core graduate courses, and no grade lower than B. No Incomplete or Withdraw grades. Recommendation/Reference. GRE on file. Résumé or CV. Statement of Purpose.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, or IELA 176 (169 in all subscores), or Duolingo 105. |
| Academic requirements: | 4-year undergraduate degree in Physics or related field (Chemistry, Mathematics). Equivalent of a 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Grade of B or higher in at least 4 of the 6 physics courses listed: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism I, Math Methods, Classical Mechanics, Modern Physics or Stat-Mech/Thermo. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $4,000 to $8,000 per year per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 16 August 2022 | 9 December 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-12 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
3.25 GPA. At least one A grade in core graduate courses, and no grade lower than B. No Incomplete or Withdraw grades. Recommendation/Reference. GRE on file. Résumé or CV. Statement of Purpose.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5 (5.0 in all subscores), PTEA 44, Completion of Academic English Level 5, Password Test Level 6, IELA 169 (162 in all subscores), or Duolingo 95. |
| Academic requirements: | 4-year undergraduate degree in Physics or related field (Chemistry, Mathematics). Equivalent of a 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Grade of B or higher in at least 4 of the 6 physics courses listed: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism I, Math Methods, Classical Mechanics, Modern Physics or Stat-Mech/Thermo. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $4,000 to $8,000 per year per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 16 August 2022 | 5 May 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-12 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
3.25 GPA. At least one A grade in core graduate courses, and no grade lower than B. No Incomplete or Withdraw grades. Recommendation/Reference. GRE on file. Résumé or CV. Statement of Purpose.