Master of Science [M.S] (Physics)
STEM Course
2 years
full time
On Campus
$28,312/Yr
$28,312 /Yr
- During the MS in Physics, the sequence is to choose a track toward either a thesis project or culminating exam. Whether students strive for a career path in physics, computer science, medicine, or another area, or aspire toward enhanced research or a Ph.D., the physics curriculum at UAlbany will prepare students to be a leader in their pursuits.
- The program has theoretical, experimental and computational physics to discover innovative solutions to challenges that bridge our physical and digital world.
- Students will take core courses in areas such as Statistical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Computational Methods, and Solid State Physics. Further, students will have access to electives covering diverse topics like Cosmology, X-ray optics, medical imaging, electronics, particle physics, and general relativity, and more.
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Important Dates
- Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Summer Intake | |
Application Deadline For Fall Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | $28312 (USD 28312) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
On-Campus Housing | $9280 (USD 9280) |
Meal Plan | $5460 (USD 5460) |
Health Insurance | $1439 (USD 1439) |
Total Cost | $16179 (USD 16179) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
2022 | $27681 (USD 27681) |
2021 | $27306 (USD 27306) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing.
- Students must achieve and maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores.
Indian Students Eligibility:
- Students should submit required official and complete individual mark skeets for each examination attempt, including subsidiary exams.
- Photocopies of student's mark sheets are accepted only when they are attested by the University Registrar or Controller of Examinations and placed in a sealed, stamped envelope that is sent directly to the Graduate School.
Scores Required
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT results are not required.
Required Document List
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- Transcripts from all schools attended
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of goals
VISA & Work Study
VISA
International applicants are required to apply for an F-1 or J-1 student Visa. As per the application process of universities in the USA, a student needs to have the following basic documents to procure a US student visa.
- A valid passport that has a validity of a minimum of 6 months after students stay in the country
- Form DS-160 (Nonimmigrant visa application confirmation page)
- Application fee payment Receipt
- Form I-20 if applying for a Student visa (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status)
- Receipt Number on Petition filed by U.S employer (I-129 form) if applying for a work visa.
- Original Marks Sheet or Provisional certificates.
- Evidence of sufficient funds in the bank account to ensure you can survive the duration of course in the USA.
- Score sheet of standardized exams like IELTS (6.5 or equivalent), TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, etc.
- Proof that the candidate will leave the country once the program is completed. A return air ticket to the home country can be evidence of this kind.
Career and Placement after Course
Graduates have careers as:
- Scientific Support Staff
- Data scientist
- Research Technician
- Software developer
- College Instructor
- Applications engineer
- High School physics teacher
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Hani Zeini Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
TEC Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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