Overview

At Physics from California State University Los Angeles, students may include graduate-level work in engineering, another science, or mathematics in any of the options with approval of an advisor. The Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s permits the combination of physics courses with courses in biology and chemistry in a program suited to interdisciplinary

Options

Research Option - emphasizes research and requires a thesis.

Course Option - emphasizes advanced study, which may be taken in a variety of physics areas which may include directed study; such programs culminate in a comprehensive examination rather than a thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematical Methods of Physics

Classical Physics

Quantum Mechanics

Astrophysics

Laboratory Applications of Minicomputers and Microcomputers

Computational Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Program application form - available on the Physics and Astronomy Department’s website.

Statement of purpose

Two recommendation letters, and

Unofficial transcripts

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

9144 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9144 USD / year

≈ 9144 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9144 USD / year

≈ 9144 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-resident students are assessed an additional $444 per unit.

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

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