Master of Science in Applied Physics Postgraduate Program By Illinois Institute of Technology |Top Universities

Master of Science in Applied Physics

Subject Ranking

# 501-550QS Subject Rankings

Tuitionfee

54,318 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

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Main Subject Area

Physics and AstronomyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Science in Applied Physics is a rigorous graduate degree program designed specifically for the undergraduate engineering major. The traditional Bachelor of Science degree in engineering only requires about one year of university physics. This is not enough time to be exposed to the physics of the 21st century. This becomes a serious deficiency for those engineering students seeking careers in the nanotechnology industry or those pursuing advanced degrees in fields where a solid knowledge of physics is required. The fields of laser technology, optics, semi-conductors, nuclear energy, nanofabrication, and biotechnology all demand applied physics. IIT’s Master of Science in Applied Physics is designed to provide the undergraduate engineering major with this fundamental knowledge of physics that they need for a successful career. For students in the IIT-Paris double degree program, the program can be completed in one calendar year by taking classes in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. For students enrolled in undergraduate engineering on IIT’s main campus, there is the option of earning a Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Science in Applied Physics in just five years through a co-terminal degree program.

Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Science in Applied Physics is a rigorous graduate degree program designed specifically for the undergraduate engineering major. The traditional Bachelor of Science degree in engineering only requires about one year of university physics. This is not enough time to be exposed to the physics of the 21st century. This becomes a serious deficiency for those engineering students seeking careers in the nanotechnology industry or those pursuing advanced degrees in fields where a solid knowledge of physics is required. The fields of laser technology, optics, semi-conductors, nuclear energy, nanofabrication, and biotechnology all demand applied physics. IIT’s Master of Science in Applied Physics is designed to provide the undergraduate engineering major with this fundamental knowledge of physics that they need for a successful career. For students in the IIT-Paris double degree program, the program can be completed in one calendar year by taking classes in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. For students enrolled in undergraduate engineering on IIT’s main campus, there is the option of earning a Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Science in Applied Physics in just five years through a co-terminal degree program.

Admission requirements

6.5+
292+
85+
3+
A bachelor’s degree is required with an overall GPA of 3.0/4.0.
GRE scores: 292 (159 quantitative + verbal), 3.0 analytic writing
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

54,318 USD
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International Students

54,318 USD
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