Overview

Applied Physics graduate programme from Johns Hopkins University rankings consistently place the Engineering for Professionals programme at the top—for good reason. As one of the few online applied physics programmes in the nation, our students take courses that enrich their experience as an engineer and will prepare you for exciting careers in the research and development of cutting-edge technology. Career opportunities in applied physics are vast, including jobs in fiber optics, astrophysics, laser and quantum optics, nondestructive testing, and more. Taught by notable scientists from the Johns Hopkins Physics Lab, NASA, and the Naval Research Laboratory, you’ll focus on a wide range of topics, including optics, interstellar space, ocean science, solid-state physics, and more.

Key facts

In this programme, you will

Master mathematical methods that are essential to the fields of applied physics and engineering, including integral transforms, ODEs, complex analysis, PDEs, and boundary value problems.
Solve practical problems using Maxwell’s Equations and classical electrodynamics, such that static and time-varying fields in free space and media, conservation laws, and gauge invariance can be investigated.
Establish a firm understanding of the mathematical foundation of quantum mechanics.
Select courses to tailor your degree and gain the knowledge that works best for you.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Materials and Condensed Matter
Photonics

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted year-round, so you can apply any time.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Baltimore, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Your prior education must include:
mathematics through vector analysis and ordinary differential equations; (2) general physics;
modern physics;
intermediate mechanics; and
intermediate electricity and magnetism. (The intermediate mechanics and intermediate electricity and magnetism requirements may be waived if the applicant has an exceptional academic record and a strong background in mathematics.) A grade of B– or better must have been earned in each of the prerequisite courses.
Official transcripts from all college studies must be submitted. When reviewing an application, the candidate’s academic and professional background will be considered. A résumé is optional.
If you are an international student, you may have additional admission requirements.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

54550 USD / year

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Out-of-State

54550 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

54550 USD / year

≈ 54550 USD / year

Funding

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