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Applied Physics

University of Oregon
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 27,591 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,602 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline Jan, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Eugene, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Applied Physics at University of Oregon is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 12 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: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7.5
  5. Tuition: USD 27,591 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,602 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Oregon, 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. Essentials of Physics
  2. Essentials of Physics
  3. Physics of Sound and Music
  4. Physics of Light, Color, and Vision
  5. Physics behind the Internet
  6. Scientific Revolutions
  7. Information, Quantum Mechanics and DNA
  8. Physics of Energy and Environment
  9. Solar and Other Renewable Energie
  10. Nanoscience and Society
  11. The Physics of Life

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

For admission to graduate study (for either a Ph.D. or Masters degree), a bachelor’s degree in physics or a related area is required with a minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (B) in advanced physics and mathematics courses. Submission of scores on the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) including the Physics Advanced Test is required.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 27,591 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,602 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 27,591 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,602 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Oregon 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 Oregon

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University of Oregon

Eugene, United States

public research university in Eugene, Oregon, USA

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Jan, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months