MA/MS in Engineering Physics

The master's in applied physics lets students design their own route through topics from photonics to medical physics. It prepares graduates for careers at universities, in companies, in government and in healthcare. Applicants can review admission steps and request more information on the program page before applying. The program is a thirty credit hour degree. Students choose one of five concentration areas and work closely with faculty in that area, completing thematically related coursework and research that may differ by concentration. Graduate study at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is built around close work with faculty. Students can usually tailor coursework to their own professional aims, and the degree suits both recent graduates and people already working in the field. Prospective students can request information, review the application requirements and start an application through the university's graduate admissions pages.