
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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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Mathematical Physics
- Quantum Mechanics
- Classical Mechanics
- Electromagnetic Theory
- Statistical Mechanics
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- To apply to Mines, you will need to send the Office of Admissions your transcripts from all universities you have previously attended.
- The GRE is required for some programs.
- Most graduate programs require Letters of Recommendation as part of the admissions application requirements.
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International
38466 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 38466 USD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
38466 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 38466 USD for the full programme during 12 months. -
In-State
17154 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17154 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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