Overview
Key facts
Physics from University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) trains students to take a logical, problem-solving approach in whatever situations they might find themselves. Physics students explore concepts and methods of science that can be applied in many different professional areas and research topics. Physics deals with everything from subatomic particles to black holes and the overall structure of the universe.
Careers
- Test Engineer
- Environmental Scientist
- Energy Industry / Oil Exploration
- Technical Consultant
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Mathematical Methods in Physics
- Solid State Laboratory
- Computational Physics
- Nonlinear Physics
- Modern Magnetism
- Statistical Mechanics
- Solid State Physics
- Modern Optics
- Theoretical Mechanics
- Quantum Mechanics
- Electromagnetic Theory
- Theory of the Solid State
- Nanotechonology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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Credits
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Disciplines
Physics Mathematics Applied Mathematics View 344 other Masters in Applied Mathematics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Official transcripts of all previous graduate and undergraduate work
- 3 letters of recommendation
- 1 goal statement
- Apply through UCCS Admissions online form
- A BS or BA degree from a college or university of recognized standing, or work equivalent to that required for such a degree and equivalent to the degree given at this university is required.
- Considerable course work in physics is needed.
- Sufficient mathematical background is required, i.e. at least two semesters of mathematics beyond the normal calculus sequence, such as differential equations and mathematical methods of physics.
- Promise of ability to pursue advanced study and research is required.
- Minimum undergraduate grade point average is at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Students with international transcripts must take the Physics GRE exam. A minimum score for regular admission is in the range of 520-550.
- English Proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
15462 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7731 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
15462 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7731 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
7746 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3873 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Colorado Springs
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Funding
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