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.
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). |
| 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 |
| 20 August 2019 | 13 December 2019 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$17,830 |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-12 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
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 55. |
| 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 |
| 20 August 2019 | 8 May 2020 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$31,000 |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-12 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
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). |
| 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 |
| 18 August 2020 | 10 December 2020 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-12 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
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 55. |
| 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 |
| 18 August 2020 | 6 May 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-12 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
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). |
| 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 |
| 20 August 2019 | 13 December 2019 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$17,830 |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-12 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
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 55. |
| 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 |
| 20 August 2019 | 8 May 2020 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$31,000 |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-12 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
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). |
| 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 |
| 18 August 2020 | 10 December 2020 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-12 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
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 55. |
| 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 |
| 18 August 2020 | 6 May 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-12 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
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.