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Glasgow Summer Physics Program

The Glasgow Summer Physics program is an 8-week summer program that balances hard work with weekend travel, day trips in the Highlands, and Scottish cultural activities. This program is ideal for students who require physics as part of their degree, such as biology, pre-med, engineering, or neuroscience.

Program Details

• University: University of Glasgow
• Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
• City: Glasgow
• Class Level: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
• Experience Type: Themed, UC Curriculum
• Minimum GPA: 2.9
• Term: Summer
• Taught In: English
• Language Prereq: None

Academics

The program offers two packages, each divided into two four-week sessions. One package is focused on physics for engineers, and the other is focused on physics for life sciences. The physics portion of each package is intensive, fast-paced, and equivalent to two physics courses at UCLA, UCI, and UCSD.

Fields of Study

• Sciences

Courses and Credit Requirements

To successfully complete this program, students must:

• Take two courses for a total of 8 UC quarter units
• Take both courses for a letter grade; pass
  o pass grading is not available on this program

Current Program Courses

• Physics for Engineers Package:
  • Physics for Engineering 1 & 2 (8 UC quarter units)
• Physics for Life Sciences Package:
  • Physics for Life Sciences 1 & 2 (8 UC quarter units)

Academic Culture

This fast-paced program focuses on calculus-based physics, covering two quarters' worth of physics over 8 weeks. The program requires a substantial time commitment, including full class attendance, lab participation, reading, and time spent studying and doing homework outside of class.

Dates and Eligibility

Program Requirements

To be eligible to apply to UCEAP, students must meet the following basic criteria:

• Be enrolled as a degree-seeking student with a UC campus
• Be in good academic standing as defined by their UC campus

Eligibility

• Class Level: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
• Minimum GPA: 2.90
• Prerequisite Courses: Two sequential courses of single-variable calculus or equivalent

Cost

The estimated program costs include UC tuition, round-trip airfare, housing, meals, program excursions and activities, passport and visa fees, books, supplies, and other living expenses.

Housing

Students will stay in student dormitories and apply for the dormitory after being accepted to the program. The dorms are located on the west end of Glasgow in an affluent area with good shopping options and plenty of nearby cafes and restaurants.

Contacts

UCEAP is operated by international education professionals who are dedicated to inspiring students to explore and transform their lives, UC, and the world. Contacts include:

• Study Abroad Advisor: Joselit Juarez
• Academic Specialist: Amber Nicholson
• Program Specialist: Amy Frohlich
• Finance Accountant: Maribel Acevedo