Overview

Key facts

The purpose of the master’s program in Applied Physics from Stanford University is to further develop knowledge and skills in applied physics and to prepare students for a professional career or doctoral studies. This is achieved through completion of courses, in the primary field as well as related areas, and experience with independent work and specialization. 45 units of completed course work in science and/or engineering at Stanford are required for the MS degree.

There is no thesis component in the MS program. There is no financial assistance from the Department or the University for students enrolled only in the terminal MS program. A student pursuing a doctoral program may file for an MS degree en route to the PhD. The specific course requirements for the Master of Science degree are:

Courses in physics and mathematics to overcome deficiencies in the undergraduate preparation.

Basic Graduate Courses:

Advanced Mechanics and Mathematical Physics – 1 quarter (3 units)

Electrodynamics – 1 quarter (3 units)

Quantum Mechanics – 2 quarters (6 units)

33 units of additional advanced courses in science and/or engineering. 18 of the 33 units may be any combination of advanced courses, directed study units, and 1-unit seminar courses to complete the requirement of 45 units.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Electrons and Photons

Atoms, Fields and Photons

Quantum Materials

Biophysics

Laboratory Electronics

Numerical Methods for Physicists and Engineer

Estimation and Control Methods for Applied Physics

Advanced Imaging Lab in Biophysics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

45 alternative credits

45 units of completed course work

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stanford, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A student must have an undergraduate degree in engineering, physics or a comparable science program.
Applicants must hold, or expect to hold before enrollment at Stanford, a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association, or;
Applicants from institutions outside the U.S. must hold the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing. For the minimum level of study required of international applicants, please refer to the International Applicants page on Stanford's central Office of Graduate Admissions website.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

42360 USD / year

≈ 42360 USD / year
Out-of-State

42360 USD / year

≈ 42360 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26480 USD / year

≈ 26480 USD / year

Living costs

Stanford

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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