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MS Physics

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Program Overview

The MS of Physics program at WPI combines essential theoretical knowledge of physics principles with boundary-pushing research to equip you with the skills you need to pose and answer important questions and then solve problems in settings as varied as a pharmaceutical lab to a lecture hall.Our expert faculty members are focused on helping you refine your interests, provide applied learning opportunities that will secure your professional future, and challenge you to make exciting discoveries and create new knowledge.Many industries seek a physicist s skills whether it s working on applied optics in telecommunications, project work for leading software companies, developing modeling for banks and the financial industry, or even research and development for pharmaceutical companies. WPI has particular strengths in Biophysics and Nanoscience and there are several state-of-the-art facilities available on campus for cutting-edge research.

Program Key Stats

$36950 (Annual cost)



48 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Statement of Purpose, Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, and proof of a completed bachelor s degree before matriculating, Three letters of recommendation, Proof of English proficiency (for non-native English speakers), Exams and essays

Career Options

  • Graduates of the MS in Physics program emerge with valuable hands-on experience that makes them well positioned to move on to careers in fields including software
  • biomedical
  • telecommunications
  • aerospace
  • academia
  • and nuclear science
  • Employers seek WPI grads because of their excellent reputation as problem solvers who can implement necessary change

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