About the course

At the core of all science, physics helps us understand chemical reactions, protein folding, the Earth?s interior, and the life cycle of stars. Physicists invented the semiconductor, the laser, and the electron microscope. They play key roles in the design and operation of spacecraft and in the development of electronic and optical instrumentation. The Department of Physics and Astronomy faculty are experts in lasers and optics, computational physics, condensed matter, astrophysics, and physics education research. The department receives on average approximately 1.8 million annually in external funding for sponsored research. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: US$35,406

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	San Jose
Fall (August), 2025	San Jose

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for San Jose State University

Classified Standing: Students admitted with classified standing will have an undergraduate degree in Physics or other STEM discipline with classes completed in upper division Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism and Quantum Mechanics.

　　Conditional Classified Standing: Conditional acceptance means that the candidate must fulfill specific requirements in order to be eligible to apply for advancement to candidacy. These conditions will be stipulated as part of the acceptance agreement between the faculty adviser and the applicant. Failure to fulfill these requirements will result in disqualification from the program.

　　IELTS - 6.5. TOEFL - 80 (Internet Based), 550 (Paper Based), 213 (Computer Based).A 2.5 institutional GPA (from the 0.0-4.0 U.S. grading scale) in the last degree completed, or a 2.5 GPA in the last two years of full time study.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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