Overview

The department offers the master science degree in Physics at University of Wisconsin Madison, with two named options: Research and Quantum Computing. The M.S. Physics-Research option is non-admitting, meaning it is only available to students pursuing their Ph.D. The M.S. Physics-Quantum Computing option (MSPQC Program) is a professional master's program in an accelerated format designed to be completed in one calendar year.

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.

Key Facts

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:

Quantum Mechanics
Atomic and Quantum Physics
Quantum Computing
Solid State Physics
Theoretical Physics - Dynamics
Statistical Mechanics
Theoretical Physics-Electrodynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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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 admission to the PhD. The MS Physics, “Quantum Computing” Named Option does NOT require the physics subject GRE for admission

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

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25732 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25732 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12404 USD / year

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Additional Details

Minnesota Resident: $20,714

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

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