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Tuition USD 31,425 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,115 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Boston, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Applied Physics at University of Massachusetts Boston is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Applied Physics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 31,425 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,115 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Boston, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Applied Physics programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:

  1. Research Scientist
  2. Environmental Consultant
  3. Laboratory Manager
  4. Science Writer
  5. Policy Advisor
  6. Academic Researcher

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Classical Mechanics and Fluid Mechanics
  2. Electromagnetic Theory
  3. Quantum Mechanics, Atomic, and Molecular Physics
  4. Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
  5. Electronic Instrumentation I: Analog
  6. Electronic Instrumentation II: Digital
  7. Laser Optics Laboratory
  8. Advanced Laser Optics (with Laboratory)
  9. Mathematical Methods for Physicists
  10. Scientific Computation and Visualization
  11. Introduction to Stochastic Processes
  12. Physics of Medical Imaging
  13. Topics in Medical Imaging
  14. Solid-State Physics
  15. Physics of Semiconductor Materials

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

To apply for admission to graduate study at UMass Boston, you must hold a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution of recognized standing, or an international equivalent.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 31,425 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,115 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 31,425 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,115 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Massachusetts Boston directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Massachusetts Boston

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University of Massachusetts Boston

Boston, United States

The University of Massachusetts Boston is a public university in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months