Overview

The Department provides an excellent educational experience for the graduate students who work in high technology research in optics/materials science/space sciences programs and provides outreach and service as an academic institution. The Department of Physics strives to provide support for its faculty in utilizing their expertise to the benefit of the regional, national and international scientific communities. The Physics program is offered by Alabama A&M University.

Objectives

To offer specialization in optics/lasers and material science areas of applied physics as well as space sciences and train qualified students for careers in academics, government, and in industries which are heavily involved in space sciences research as well as research and development in the areas of modern optics, lasers, optical communication and in the science and applications of new materials.

To increase the opportunities for students, teachers and scientists in the United States and, particularly, in North Alabama to obtain training in the area of physics and applied physics.

Programme Structure

To offer specialization in optics/lasers and material science areas of applied physics as well as space sciences and train qualified students for careers in academics, government, and in industries which are heavily involved in space sciences research as well as research and development in the areas of modern optics, lasers, optical communication and in the science and applications of new materials.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abbeville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a (4.0 GPA scale) at the undergraduate level from a regionally accredited college/university.
Submit a minimum score of 146 on the verbal and 140 on the quantitative portions of the GRE (if required). Together the combined score must be a minimum of 286. Some programs may require higher GRE scores. MBA students are required to attain a minimum GMAT score of 350.
Hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.
Meet all program specific requirements.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25200 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25200 USD / year

≈ 25200 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12660 USD / year

≈ 12660 USD / year

Living costs

Abbeville

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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