College of Science

Applied Physics and Engineering

Master's: Boston, MA
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The combined MS program in applied physics and engineering allows graduate students to receive training in one of three concentrations of the electrical and computer engineering department while also receiving fundamental graduate-level physics training that is relevant to that area.

Boston, MA
Location
Full-Time
Commitment
1-2 years
Duration of Program
Fall, Spring
Entry Terms
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Overview

Thesis Option

A student may complete an additional eight semester hours of thesis. Students may register for an additional two semesters of thesis work, Thesis (EECE 7990) (4 semester hours) or Thesis (PHYS 7990) (four semester hours), depending on the affiliation of the thesis advisor.  A thesis committee is composed of an advisor and two faculty members from physics or electrical engineering.

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Admissions

A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern—a top-ranked university—can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on professional experience in the area of your interest. Apply now—and take your career to the next level.

Program Costs

$59.6K *
Tuition

Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.

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Requirements

  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all institutions attended
  • Personal statement
  • Resumé
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency:
    • Degree earned or in progress at a U.S. institution
    • Degree earned or in progress at an institution where English is the only medium of instruction
    • Official exam scores from either the TOEFL iBT (institution code is 3682), IELTS, PTE exam, or Duolingo English Test. Scores are valid for 2 years from the test date.

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Admissions Dates

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Curriculum

Industry-aligned courses for in-demand careers.


For 100+ years, we’ve designed our programs with one thing in mind—your success. Explore the current program requirements and course descriptions, all designed to meet today’s industry needs and must-have skills.

 

Experiential Learning

It provides the students with a broader exposure to engineering, rather than focusing on specific industry segments as most of the other programs do. Students will have greater flexibility in seeking employment opportunities and will be better able to transition from one industry segment to another as the market changes during their careers. 

Faculty

Our Faculty

Northeastern University faculty represents a broad cross-section of professional practices and fields, including finance, education, biomedical science, management, and the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside you to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.

Students

By enrolling in Northeastern, you’ll gain access to students at 13 campus locations, 300,000+ alumni, and 3,000 employer partners worldwide. Our global university system provides students unique opportunities to think locally and act globally while serving as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

Below is a look at where our Science & Mathematics alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.

 

  • Where They Work

    • State Street Corporation
    • IBM
    • Raytheon
    • Liberty Mutual Insurance
    • Amazon

  • What They Do

    • Engineering
    • Education
    • Business Development
    • Research
    • Information Technology
    • Team Building
    • Team Work

  • What They're Skilled At

    • Matlab
    • Research
    • C++, Python
    • Project Management
    • Data Analysis
    • Team Work

 

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