Overview

Students in the Physics and Applied Physics program of Colorado School of Mines work on cutting-edge research in areas such as condensed matter physics, applied optics, quantum physics, renewable energy and subatomic physics and have opportunities to collaborate with national labs and industry partners on local and international scales. Graduates will gain the skills and connections to advance their knowledge in the field and take their career to a new height. The program offers a master’s thesis option.

Career Types

Applications engineer

Data analyst

Design engineer

Laser engineer

Systems analyst

Software developer

Optical engineer

Physics instructor

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematical Physics

Quantum Mechanics

Modern Optical Engineering

Electromagnetic Theory

Statistical Mechanics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics View 420 other Masters in Physics in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree: Required
GRE: Not Required
Letters of Recommendation: Required – three letters.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required
Statement of Purpose: Required
Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).

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Tuition Fee

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International

42840 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42840 USD per year during 12 months.
National

42840 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42840 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

19116 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19116 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Golden

950 - 1350 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Golden

Funding

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