Richmond,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc (M.S.) in Physics and Applied Physics in Richmond United States | Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University
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Richmond United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,294
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Physics Department provides graduate students with in-depth knowledge of cutting-edge physics concepts, practical applications, and specialized techniques that align with contemporary research frontiers. Our master's curriculum combines fundamental physics coursework with diverse elective options highlighting the department's expertise in both theoretical and experimental physics. Faculty research focuses on areas such as condensed matter physics (both theoretical and experimental), cosmology, and general relativity studies.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
In addition to the general admission requirements of the VCU Graduate School, the following requirements represent the minimum acceptable standards for admission:
Students must have a minimum of 30 credit hours in undergraduate physics or engineering, of which at least 18 credit hours must be at the upper-level in physics.
Students must present satisfactory GRE scores.
Provisional admission may be granted where deficiencies exist. These deficiencies must be removed by the end of the first year of residence or its part-time equivalent, when the student’s application will be re-examined. Courses that are designed to remove deficiencies will not be accepted for credit toward the graduate degree.
Tuition
USD
28,294