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The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics teaches the science that underlies engineering.

The Master of Engineering degree in Engineering Physics prepares students for engineering design and development employment or further graduate work.

Applied Physics is a research-oriented Ph.D. program that provides a flexible graduate education tailored to individual interests.

Undergraduate Program

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics program emphasizes the basic physics underlying most engineering developments, and mathematical tools vital to all engineers and scientists. The program is challenging; designed to stretch the mind.

B.S. in Engineering Physics

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The Master of Engineering in Engineering Physics program combines an interdisciplinary curriculum with a research or design project focused on applying physics to scientific and technological problems.

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The Doctorate of Philosophy in Applied Physics degree is a research-oriented program that provides a flexible graduate education tailored to individual interests.

Master of Engineering in Engineering Physics

Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Physics

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Nanotechnology

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Astrophysics, Fusion and Plasma Physics

Condensed Matter and Material Physics

Microfluidics

Optical Physics and Quantum Information Science

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