Applied Physics (M.S.)

Why Earn a Master’s Degree in Applied Physics?

Designated by the Council of Graduate Schools as a Professional Science Master’s (nicknamed the “science MBA”), the applied physics program will prepare you for leadership roles in various science and technology sectors.

Careers

Our graduates pursue careers in areas such as:

• semiconductor electronics
• electro-optic technologies
• sensor and communication technologies
• medical applications, such as radiation oncology and medical imaging
• interdisciplinary areas such as environmental science and energy management

Employers span government agencies, national labs and the corporate sector.

Internships

Students get real-life, problem-solving experience through internships at technology enterprises. Past degree candidates have interned at NASA,  General Electric,  Institute for Defense Analysis, Department of Homeland Security and Blue Wave Semiconductors.

If you plan to pursue a Ph.D., you may consider thesis and research options in lieu of an internship. You’ll conduct research leading to presentations and publications using state-of-the-art experimental facilities under faculty supervision. 

Admission and Degree Requirements 

This program requires 37 units of coursework. View admission requirements and deadlines to apply to the program. View degree requirements and course descriptions in the Graduate Catalog.

Why Towson University?

Networking Opportunities

TU’s location in the high-tech Baltimore-Washington corridor offers networking opportunities afforded by faculty collaborations with government agencies, national labs and other academic institutions.

Our specialized content courses address the needs of the current technology workplace, emphasizing communication, project management and team collaboration skills. Class sizes are small, so you’ll receive individualized instruction and career mentoring.

Innovative Research

TU faculty are active researchers in areas such as novel 2-dimensional materials, nanotechnology, metal oxide electronic materials, photonics and metamaterials.

Our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities include:

• pulsed laser thin film deposition
• high-resolution X-ray diffraction
• scanning probe microscopes: AFM, STM and NSOM
• advanced optical spectroscopy and microscopy
• cryogenic electrical and magnetic characterization