MA/MS in Physics

Offered by Johns Hopkins Engineering, this master's has over 35 courses, from basic graduate physics to electives on quantum systems, earth and space sciences, and other topics. Students may also take electives in neighboring programs, among them electrical engineering, materials and space engineering. An optional concentration is available in either condensed matter and materials or photonics. Applicants must satisfy the general graduate entry rules and have studied mathematics through vector analysis and differential equations, general and modern physics, and intermediate mechanics, electricity and magnetism. Students lacking these can enroll conditionally and later reach full status. Entrants typically hold a B average (3.0 of 4.0), transcripts are required, and a resume may be included but is optional. Applicants should consult the program for details on course schedules, tuition and formats.