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Overview
The Physics master of arts degree at the University of Wisconsin Madison is a purely academic degree, requiring graduate course work and passage of the qualifying examination at the master's level. It is designed to strengthen the student's physics background and enhance the opportunities for employment as a physicist or in physics education.
Research specialties within the Physics department include:
- Theoretical physics: astrophysics; atomic, molecular, and optical physics; condensed matter physics; cosmology; elementary particle physics; nuclear physics; phenomenology; plasmas and fusion; quantum computing; statistical and thermal physics; string theory.
- Experimental physics: astrophysics; atomic, molecular, and optical physics; biophysics; condensed matter physics; cosmology; elementary particle physics; neutrino physics; experimental studies of superconductors; medical physics; nuclear physics; plasma physics; quantum computing; spectroscopy.
Learning Outcomes
- Mastery of the core physical concepts (classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics).
- Articulates, critiques, or elaborates the theories, research methods, and approaches to inquiry or schools of practice in physics.
- Evaluates or synthesizes information pertaining to questions or challenges in physics.
- Gains rudimentary awareness of physics research execution.
- Communicates clearly in ways appropriate to the field of physics.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Theoretical Physics - Dynamics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Theoretical Physics - Electrodynamics
- Quantum Mechanics
- Solid State Physics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 92
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Physics Mathematics View 983 other Masters in Mathematics in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 92
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Other requirements
General requirements
- All applicants are reviewed and evaluated on the basis of previous academic record, three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose for graduate studies, resume, and Graduate Record Exam (GRE) general and subject scores
- The physics subject GRE exam is required
- For applicants whose native language is not English, the department requires a minimum score of 580 (paper-based), 237 (computer-based), or 92 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam, or 7 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam
- All eligible applicants with complete files are considered for teaching or research assistantships and fellowships
Tuition Fee
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International
25548 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25548 USD per year during 24 months. -
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In-State
12219 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12219 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Madison
1015 - 1752 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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