About the course

The University of Toledo's world-class graduate program in physics and astronomy provides a cutting-edge research environment for master's and doctoral students.

　　The University of Toledo is a world leader in astrophysics, materials physics, medical physics, and photovoltaics research. Photovoltaics is a growing industry with a high demand for skilled professionals.

　　A Master of Science Degree in Physics with a Materials Science Option is available. For this degree, a student must complete 30 hours of graduate credit including:

　　PHYS 6140 (Fundamentals of Modern Physics), 6/8540 (Structure, Defects, and Diffusion), 6/8550 (Thermodynamics and Phase Transformation in Condensed Systems), and an additional 12 hours of graduate course credit in Physics with six of the 12 hours numbered above 6000 (no degree credit for PHYS 5900, 6010, or 6020)

　　The student must present a satisfactory thesis based on directed research for no more than eight hours of degree credit

　　The remainder of the 30 required credit hours may be chosen from any courses approved for graduate credit not previously elected, with the approval of the student's committee. 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	Toledo
Summer (June), 2024	Toledo
Fall (August), 2024	Toledo
Spring (January), 2025	Toledo
Summer (June), 2025	Toledo
Fall (August), 2025	Toledo
Spring (January), 2026	Toledo
Summer (June), 2026	Toledo

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Toledo

Have the following documents ready to upload if you are required to submit them. Although Submitting all the documents with your application will allow us to process your application more quickly, although you may choose to submit them at a later date (see directions in step 3).

　　Resume or curriculum vitae

　　Statement of purpose

　　Letters of recommendation ? You may provide email addresses for recommenders on your UToledo or CAS applications. We will automatically email them a link to an online recommendation form. We also will accept emailed recommendation letters

　　The University of Toledo institution code is 1845.

　　GRE - Submit through ETS.

　　GMAT - Submit through Graduate Management Admission Council.

　　TOEFL PBT 550 - Submit through ETS.

　　TOEFL iBT 80 - Submit through ETS.

　　IELTS 6.5 - Submit through IELTS.

　　PTE 58 - Submit through Pearson PTE.

　　Duolingo 105 - Submit through Duolingo.

　　Before we can review your application, you need to provide a transcript (see directions above), as well as official certified or attested copies of all graduation certificates, diplomas or degree certificates.

　　For degrees earned from a U.S. degree-granting institution, order a transcript online to be sent to us directly from the school's Registrar's Office.

　　

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　　6.5

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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 University of Toledo. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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