Applied Physics (MS)

M.S. Program in Applied Physics

This 30-point program of study leading to the degree of Master of Science, while emphasizing continued work in basic physics, permits many options in several applied physics specialties. The program may be considered simply as additional education in areas beyond the bachelor’s level, or as preparatory to doctoral studies in the applied physics fields of plasma physics, laser and optical physics, or solid-state physics.

Specific course requirements for the master’s degree are determined in consultation with the faculty adviser, but students must complete at least four of the following courses or any other core course not listed below.

The core courses provide a student with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of applied physics. A core course is any 4000-level or above course with an APPH designator (excluding APPH E4901 and APPH E4903). The selection of core courses should be discussed with your faculty adviser.

In addition to core courses, students must also select elective courses to complete the degree requirements. Approved elective courses include any APPH course not used to satisfy the core course requirement, all 4000-level and above courses in the Applied Mathematics (excluding APMA E4901 and APMA E4903) and Materials Science and Engineering Programs, and 4000-level and above courses from the following departments: Computer Science, Data Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, and Mathematics (excluding seminar courses). Additional courses from other departments not listed above may also be applied toward the elective requirements, subject to the approval of the faculty adviser.