Columbia Engineering
Applied Physics Master of Science
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16 monthsColumbia Engineering's program in Applied Physics offers graduate studies leading to the Master of Science (MS), Master of Philosophy (MPhil), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. The program of study leading to the degree of Master of Science, while emphasizing continued work in basic physics, permits many options in several applied physics specialties. The program may be considered simply as additional education in areas beyond the bachelor's level, or as preparatory to doctoral studies in the applied physics fields of plasma physics, laser physics, or solid-state physics. Specific course requirements for the master's degree are determined in consultation with the program adviser, but must include four of the six core courses listed below.
The core courses provide a student with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of applied physics, but with the approval of the faculty adviser, other graduate-level courses with APPH designators not listed below may also count as core courses.