CIP Code: 40.0801

Program of Study for the Master of Science in Engineering Physics

Basic Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a complete application to the Graduate School .

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting this condition does not guarantee admission.

Letters of Recommendation: Three

Exam Scores: GRE

Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility: The standardized exam requirement may be waived for applicants who have:

• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor’s degree; OR
• An earned master’s degree.

Location: Boone Campus

Accelerated Master’s Program

This program offers an Accelerated Master’s  option for undergraduate students with a 3.2 or higher currently enrolled at Appalachian State University.

Course Requirements for the Master of Science in Engineering Physics

Total Required (33 Credits W/Thesis or 36 Credits)

Required Courses (10 Credits)

• PHY 5011 - Applied Physics Colloquium (0) (must be taken twice)
• PHY 5330 - Digital Electronics (4) [DL]
• PHY 5400 - Professional Skills (1)
• PHY 5405 - Graduate Seminar (1)
• PHY 5730 - Analog Systems (4) [DL]

Concentration Requirements (23 Credits W/Thesis or 26 Credits)

• PHY 5735 - Microcontrollers (4)
• PHY 5740 - Sensors and Transducers (4)

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• PHY 5550 - Directed Research in Applied Physics (1-3) (1+1+1=3)

• or

• PHY 5900 - Internship (1-12) (1+1+1=3)

Thesis Option

Choose One:

Other Requirements for the MS in Engineering Physics

• Thesis: Optional
• Proficiency: Not required
• Candidacy: Required for thesis option; admission to candidacy is awarded upon approval of thesis committee and prospectus
• Comprehensive:
  • An oral defense of the thesis is required for the thesis option of Systems and Laboratory Automation.
  • For non-thesis option and other concentrations: A written and oral comprehensive examination is required.
• Product of Learning: Not required