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At least 24 semester units must be from graduate-level courses in the 200 series, while the remaining 6 units may be research or similar courses Complete at least 30 semester units of upper-division and graduate course work with a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0.Complete at least two semesters of full-time academic residence (12 units minimum per semester) at UC Merced.The Physics group has established the following requirements for the M.S. Students from non-English speaking countries must take the TOEFL exam and are normally interviewed by telephone to evaluate English proficiency. Admission decisions are based on undergraduate grades, accomplishments in undergraduate research, and letters of recommendation. If the applicant chooses to submit the GRE scores, they will be considered.

The GRE general test and the subject test in physics are not required. The minimum requirement for admission is a bachelor’s degree in physics or a related field of science or engineering with a grade point average of at least 3.0. Normally applications are accepted for Fall semester only. Late applications are considered as space permits. The deadline for receipt of applications is January 15. Students work closely with their faculty committee to tailor their individualized program of study leading to the degree. Our program is highly interdisciplinary and collaborative, with faculty working in established research areas such as condensed matter, quantum information, atomic, molecular and optical (AMO) physics, astrophysics, as well as emerging areas such as soft matter and biological physics, renewable energy, and nanoscience. Our graduates will be well prepared to conduct and communicate independent and original research advancing fundamental understanding of the world around us and using physics to solve important problems in society. School of Social Sciences, Humanities and ArtsĬhih-Chun Chien, Program Chair, cchien5​ Hirst, Admissions Chair, Batther, Graduate Student Coordinator, mission of the Physics graduate program at UC Merced is to train the next generation of scientific leaders.