About the course

The physics department has a vigorous graduate program with approximately 60 students working toward M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Graduate students develop flexible individual programs of study and research in one or more of the available research areas.Once students have chosen a Ph.D. project and assembled a committee, they will present a brief written thesis proposal to the committee and orally defend it. In the oral exam, members of the committee question students specifically on the planned research and more generally on the physics related to that research. This candidacy exam is normally taken at the end of the third year.demonstrate mastery of core advanced Physics topics through successful completion of courses including Quantum Mechanics, Electrodynamics, and Statistical Physics. demonstrate mastery of selected modern topics in Physics, Math, Computer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or other related fields. conduct high-quality original research in their research area with results suitable for journal publications and technical presentations. clearly communicate their ideas and results to general and specialized audiences, both orally and in writing. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Troy
Summer (May), 2024	Troy
Fall (August), 2024	Troy
Spring (January), 2025	Troy
Summer (May), 2025	Troy
Fall (August), 2025	Troy
Spring (January), 2026	Troy
Summer (May), 2026	Troy

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

The minimum requirement for admission consideration to Rensselaer’s graduate programs is the completion and award of a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree or the U.S. equivalent. If an applicant is uncertain of the U.S. bachelor’s degree equivalency of his/her degree, he/she may wish to obtain an academic credential evaluation from a U.S.-based credential evaluation agency, such as WES.TOEFL score of 250 CBT/100 iBT/600 PBT (IELTS 7.0

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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