Overview

Students have opportunities for research in Biophysics, Computational Physics, Medical Physics, and Optics. The major research emphasis in the department is in the area of applied optics. The Department of Physics and Optical Science is the administrative coordinator of M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Optical Science and Engineering. These degree programs are interdisciplinary involving five science and engineering departments (Physics & Optical Science, Chemistry, Mathematics & Statistics, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Science), the Center for Optoelectronics & Optical Communications, and the Center for Precision Metrology.

A second area of emphasis is in biophysics, where there is a strong interdisciplinary relationship with the Ph.D. programs in Nanoscale Science, Biology, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, and Applied Mathematics.

The Applied Physics program of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte emphasizes basic and applied interdisciplinary education and research in many diverse areas that include:

Statistical and computational physics

Biological molecular motors

Protein folding, stability, and dynamics

Structural-based drug discovery

Nuclear molecular resonance spectroscopy

Observational astronomy

Micro-optics and nanophotonics

Fiber and integrated optics

Optoelectronic materials and devices

Biomedical optics

Optical interferometry and metrology

Optical fabrication

Nanoscale imaging and spectroscopy

Adaptive optics

Optical communication

Novel light-matter interactions

Quantum optics

Optical sensors and measurements

Concentrations

There are two concentrations within the M.S. in Applied Physics program that include both thesis and non-thesis degree options:

Applied Physics Concentration (Thesis or non-thesis option)

Applied Optics Concentration (Thesis option only)

Programme Structure

The M.S. in Applied Physics requires the completion of 30 credit hours approved by the Department of Physics and Optical Science. A minimum of 15 credit hours presented for the degree must be in courses numbered 6000 and above.

At the time of admission, up to 6 credit hours of graduate transfer credit may be accepted if approved by the Department of Physics and Optical Science and the Graduate School.

Students may, with departmental approval, apply up to 9 credit hours in non-cross-listed courses from graduate programs in related areas such as Bioinformatics, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics, and Nanoscale Science toward the 30 credit hour degree requirement.

All candidates for the degree must pass a final examination administered by their Advisory Committee.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-05-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 119 other Masters in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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Other requirements

General requirements

Possess a Bachelor's degree in Physics, or a closely allied field, usually from an accredited college or university. Applicants from fields other than Physics may expect to be required to remove deficiencies in their physics background.

Present satisfactory scores on the aptitude portion of the Graduate Record Examination.

Possess an overall grade point average of at least 2.75 (based on a 4.0 scale) on all of the applicant's previous work beyond high school. The average in the major should be 3.0 or better.

Present satisfactory scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language, if the applicant is from a non- English speaking country.

Demonstrate evidence of sufficient interest, ability, and preparation in physics to adequately profit from graduate study, as determined by the Physics & Optical Science Department's Graduate Committee.

Tuition Fee

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International

18482 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18482 USD per year during 12 months.
National

18482 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18482 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

4338 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4338 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Charlotte

1133 - 2060 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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