About the course

Physics and Materials Science is a broad and complex field that uses mathematical models to explain the nature and behavior of all manner of physical systems from the smallest particles inside the nucleus to the entire universe in which we live. The department also has a graduate program at the master and doctoral levels. The master's degree program has concentrations in General Physics, Computational Physics, and Materials Science. Our Engineering Physics PhD concentration is offered through the Herff College of Engineering PhD program. Sufficient additional courses to satisfy a minimum of 33 semester hours, in which 9 may be in a collateral field of study. These courses must be approved by the graduate advisor. 23 semester hours must be taken in courses numbered 7000 or above. 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: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Memphis
Fall (August), 2024	Memphis
Spring (January), 2025	Memphis
Fall (August), 2025	Memphis
Spring (January), 2026	Memphis

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Memphis

To be admitted to the MS program in physics, the applicant must have a Bachelor of Science (BS) in physics or a ly related discipline with coursework satisfying undergraduate core physics requirements (calculus, differential equations, modern physics, mechanics, electricity and Magnetism, optics, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics). Students from non-English speaking countries are required to demonstrate proficiency in English via the TOEFL or the IELTS test scores.

　　A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 and a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 in undergraduate physics courses is required.

　　GRE General, minimum 140 in Verbal and 150 in Quantitative.

　　Minimum TOEFL score of 80 or IELTS score of 8.

　　A minimum of three letters of recommendation

　　Previous research experience, if any

　　Personal Statement

　　Copies of all undergraduate (and graduate, if any) transcripts

　　(Word Education Services) WES (or equivalent agency) transcript evaluation report

　　GRE General score

　　TOEFL or IELTS scores

　　At least three letters of recommendations

　　Personal statement

　　CV (showing previous research experience, if any)

　　The applicant must provide an official transcript showing that a bachelor’s degree was awarded by an accredited college or university.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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