Master of Science in Physics

Master of Science in Physics

University of Colorado – Colorado Springs

City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Master of Science in Physics
Duration2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • The program consists of 30 hours of course work, either 24 credit hours of course work plus six hours of thesis work (the thesis option) or 30 credit hours of course work without a thesis (the non-thesis option)
  • Students will study courses like Mathematical Physics, Theoretical Mechanics, Electromagnetic Theory I, Computational Physics, etc.
  • Students electing the thesis option may substitute an oral defence of their thesis
  • Students in the non-thesis option are required to write a short (15 page, double-spaced) typed paper summarizing either some original research or summarizing a research topic in current physics
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees1423493 INR
Hostel & Meals704569 INR
Insurance82322 INR
General Fees 104440 INR
International Student Service Fee10986 INR
Total902317 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors3.0 GPA
  • Applicants with a BA or BS in physics or in a related area, such as chemistry, computer science, electrical engineering or mathematics, are natural candidates for graduate study in physics
  • A BS or BA degree from a college or university of recognized standing, or work equivalent to that required for such a degree and equivalent to the degree given at this university is required
  • Considerable course work in physics is needed
  • Sufficient mathematical background is required, i.e. at least two semesters of mathematics beyond the normal calculus sequence, such as differential equations and mathematical methods of physics
  • The promise of ability to pursue advanced study and research is required
  • Minimum undergraduate grade point average is at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
ExamsTOEFL: 83

IELTS: 6.5

GRE: Accepted
  • Physics GRE exam is required

Additional info
  • Students with an undergraduate grade point average of less than 3.0 but at or above 2.5, or students with an inadequate background, may be allowed into the program provisionally
    • This decision would be made by the UCCS Physics Graduate Student Committee
    • Promising students who do not meet all of the requirements may be considered as provisional applicants
  • An oral interview may also be required, as the department sees fit
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