Overview

The applied physics concentration of East Carolina University's Physics, M.Sc. degree program is built around a core curriculum designed to give the candidate a thorough foundation in the major fields of physics. This concentration includes a research thesis (one year). Physics faculty offer a wide range of cutting-edge research projects.

The medical physics concentration is a joint program with the Department of Radiation Oncology (Brody School of Medicine) and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP) (www.campep.org/campeplstgrad.asp). It is designed as a terminal degree program with a substantial clinical component that enables its graduates to move into a career in diagnostic or therapeutic medical physics. A research thesis is optional. Instead, students participate in a clinical rotation (20 hours per week, for one semester) to gain valuable insights and first-hand practical experience in a clinical setting.

The health physics concentration is designed to fill an urgent need for trained health physics professionals brought about by resurgence in the development of nuclear power, an expansion of programs in national security, and an ageing cadre of current health physics professionals. Also in this concentration, a research thesis is optional. Instead, students participate in an internship (10â??16 weeks over the summer) in an academic, clinical or industrial setting to experience a realistic workplace for a health physicist.

ECU Advantage

The Physics Department is a research-oriented department with both masters and PhD programs and an active academic life. Students enjoy a lot of personal contact between faculty and students. Our faculty are involved in cutting-edge research in various areas of radiation physics, biomedical physics, medical physics and other areas. The medical physics concentration is CAMPEP accredited.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantum Mechanics
Electromagnetic Theory
Statistical Mechanics
Classical Mechanics

Advanced Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Computing and Information
Solid State Physics
Computational Physics
Astrophysics
Particle Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greenville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Bachelor's degree in physics or a related field
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
GRE General Test scores
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose

Tuition Fees

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21779 USD / year

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21779 USD / year

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7973 USD / year

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Living costs

Greenville

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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