Overview

The Department of Physics offers opportunities for students to study with leading researchers in astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter, nanoscience, nonlinear dynamics, particle physics, solid state, and physics education research, as well as to participate in international collaborations. Coursework for the MS and PhD degrees includes advanced training in core areas of physics and in topics of current research. The MS Physics program can be completed in two academic years.

Key facts:

Our faculty members lead world-class research programs in a wide variety of disciplines including astrophysics, biophysics, high-performance computing, ultra-low temperature physics, nanotechnology, nonlinear dynamics and particle physics.Physics at Drexel University

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Galactic Astrophysics
Cosmology
Big Data Physics
Nanoscience
Quantum Technology
Quantum Information
Biophysics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Acceptance into the Master's in Physics program at Drexel requires a four-year bachelor's degree in physics or a related field from an accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent international institution. Strong undergraduate preparation in the core areas of physics (classical mechanics, electromagnetism, statistical physics and quantum mechanics) is a prerequisite. Acceptance typically requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (B) for the last two years of undergraduate work.

Tuition Fees

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32985 USD / year

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32985 USD / year

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In-State

32985 USD / year

≈ 32985 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

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