Overview

You’ll study classical and quantum mechanics and complete elective courses such as cosmology and laser physics. Your degree will help you further your knowledge and career in science.

Classes are offered on the Lincoln Park Campus in the evenings and the program and can be completed in two years.

Key Features

Students in the Physics program from DePaul University have conducted research at our on-campus labs and off campus at Argonne National Laboratory’s Advanced Photon Source and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. You’ll also have opportunities to research alongside faculty at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and Oak Ridge National Laboratories.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Electrodynamics

Quantum Mechanics

Classical Mechanics

Thesis Writing Seminar

Thesis Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree indicating satisfactory completion of a suitable program in advanced physics or a closely related field. (Students with less extensive backgrounds may be admitted conditionally while they complete undergraduate prerequisites.)

It is strongly recommended that the student submit the results of the GRE general examination at the time of application. Results are required to apply for a graduate teaching assistantship.

The subject-specific Physics GRE is not required for admission.

Two letters of recommendation are advised for all applicants and are required for a graduate teaching assistantship.

A one- to two-page personal statement describing your academic goals and reasons for applying to DePaul’s physics program.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20064 USD / year

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20064 USD / year

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In-State

20064 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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

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