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MS Physics at University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder, United States

Programme overview

Students may obtain a master's degree as either an undergraduate student through the bachelor's–accelerated master's degree program or as a graduate student. The master's degree in this field is not available through direct admission and may only be earned under special circumstances. Please contact program for additional information and requirements.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Physics  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

There are two separate plans for obtaining the master's degree, both of which require a total of 30 credit hours with a grade of B- or better at the 5000 level or above (up to 6 credit hours may be at the 3000 or 4000 level if approved by the physics graduate chair). Sample listed courses: PHYS 5250 Quantum Theory 1; PHYS 5260 Quantum Theory 2; PHYS 7310 Electromagnetic Theory 1; PHYS 7320 Electromagnetic Theory 2.

Official programme page

Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes set their own entry terms and deadlines on their programme pages; all deadlines are 10:00 pm Mountain Time. Fall, spring and summer terms are billed for graduate students.

Graduate applications are submitted online to the Graduate School; the nonrefundable application fee is $60 for domestic applicants and $80 for international applicants, payable online. GRE or GMAT requirements and deadlines vary by programme.

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