Bachelor of Science in Physics & Quantum Optics

Distinguished undergraduate physics program specializing in laser cooling, atom interferometry, quantum optics, and acoustics, culminating in a year-long St. Mary's Project thesis.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Competitive high school transcript with calculus and physics
English language proficiency: TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Common Application essay
Recommendation letters: Two teacher evaluations

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: St. Mary's Honors Fellowships and NSF Undergraduate Research Stipends
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: $15,124/year in-state, $31,200/year out-of-state

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official St. Mary's College of Maryland documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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