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Master of Physics

University of Tennessee

Knoxville, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A 4-year doctoral programme in Physics at Memorial University.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level; a new 12 months at each higher level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees (E-Verify employer, Form I-983)): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Physics can develop the ability to apply core scientific or quantitative methods
Interpret evidence
Test hypotheses and present results with appropriate limitations
And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Academia
Government
Industry
Consulting
Software
Data analysis

Curriculum

Research covers hard and soft condensed matter
Applied physics such as sensors and photonics
And particle and black hole physics.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree equivalent to a US bachelor degree from a recognised institution. Non-US degrees need a minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (3.3 with prior graduate work); US degrees 2.7 overall or 3.0 in the senior year. Programmes may require GRE or GMAT and set higher standards.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree equivalent to a US bachelor degree from a recognised or accredited institution, GRE or GMAT and departmental application may be required by the programme, International students on a student visa must pursue an on-campus degree programme (no non-degree admission)

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 120

How to apply

Check the programme's own deadline; for F and J visas the Graduate School deadlines are online submission 15 Apr (fall)
15 Jun (spring)
15 Oct (summer)
with files complete by 15 May
1 Oct and 15 Feb. Apply online to the Graduate School and your department (application fee on the pages read). Provide transcripts for a US-equivalent bachelor degree
English scores (TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 120) and any GRE
GMAT or letters the programme asks for. After admission
send the visa documents to the Center for Global Engagement for the I-20
then apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$32,462 - $54,267 USD
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Knoxville
Faculty or school	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Full-time
Post-study stay	Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level; a new 12 months at each higher level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees (E-Verify employer, Form I-983)
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
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Program starts
January 2028
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.