UMass Boston

Current Undergraduate Students: Declare or change your minor by completing an Undergraduate Program Add/Change form.

Prospective Undergraduate Students: Apply for admission to UMass Boston by completing an application. Start by reviewing the first-year and transfer application pages for important information about requirements, deadlines, and application status checks. Use the links below to apply: 

Apply as a First-Year Student

Apply as a Transfer Student

Introductory Courses (15 Credits)

• PHYSIC 113 - Fundamentals of Physics I 4 Credit(s)
• PHYSIC 114 - Fundamentals of Physics II 4 Credit(s)
• PHYSIC 181 - Physics Laboratory I 2 Credit(s)
• PHYSIC 182 - Physics Laboratory II 2 Credit(s)
• PHYSIC 211 - Introduction to Contemporary Physics 3 Credit(s)

Electives (9 to 12 Credits)

Take three physics courses between Physics 214 and 487. At least two courses must be 300-level or higher.

For more information on curriculum, including course descriptions and degree requirements, visit the Academic Catalog.

Complete at least 24 credits from eight courses, including five introductory courses and three electives.

Physics Department
W04-0045
617.287.6050
Physics [@] umb.edu