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MS Applied Physics at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

The Applied Physics Imes-Moore Fellows Program is a master's bridge programme that prepares students for doctoral study in interdisciplinary research in applied physics, the physical sciences and engineering. It strengthens preparation in the fundamentals of physics and gives access to research opportunities across fourteen departments.

Faculty: College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA)  |  Department: Applied Physics Program  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

The flexible two-year curriculum has many electives, research rotations and a weekly student luncheon seminar. Research scope includes photonics and laser physics, nanoscience, physics in the life sciences, space and plasma physics, materials science, energy and environment, quantum information and microelectromechanical systems.

Career pathways

The programme aims to prepare students to succeed at the doctoral level in Applied Physics and related fields at U-M.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Imes-Moore Bridge Program (master's): completed application, transcripts of all previous academic records, personal statement, statement of purpose and three letters of recommendation, at least two from an academic institution; admission based on academic promise, potential to benefit from broad-based training, and Rackham Merit Fellowship eligibility criteria. Deadline January 5 for fall.

Intake: Fall; deadline January 5

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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