Bachelor's degree requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Physics is generally required for admission to the graduate programs in Physics. For students with a Bachelor's degree in a related field, undergraduate leveling may be required.

The Texas A&M Department of Physics and Astronomy is a lively and active environment. The Faculty are engaged in a wide range of research and education activities, and regularly interact with students. The department contains internationally recognized institutes which undertake a broad scope of research activities, including the Cyclotron Institute, the Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics and Astronomy, and the Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering.

The department is very focused on creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Faculty, students, and staff work together on the diversity and inclusion committee to improve the educational experience for all students. Graduate students have founded several student-run organizations, including the Society for Under-represented in Physics & Astronomy (SUPA), Mentoring and Advising Graduates in an Inclusive Community (MAGIC), and the Graduate Student Association (GSA).

The department sponsors regular outreach events, including star parties, participation in First Fridays in nearby downtown Bryan, Astronomy on Tap, "Liquid Physics” social hours, and the annual Physics & Astronomy festival. Students also participate in the Discover, Explore, and Enjoy Physics and Engineering (DEEP) program, in which they work year-round to design and build demos, mentor a team of undergrads, and present demos to kids from visiting schools.

Social activities in the department include afternoon tea, happy hours, picnics, and holiday parties. There are regular colloquium and seminars which students attend, which are preceded by a social period with coffee and cookies.